31st Jan 2019, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrent Bundesliga leaders and eight time Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund and MAHSA Group have forged a partnership that allows students from MAHSA Group to benefit from BVB’s top youth coaches and club executives. Students will be provided coaching and practical learning opportunities as well as distinct pathways from education into employment.

BVB’s Head of International and Business Development, Mr Benedikt Scholz, said: “We are naturally very pleased to have reached this agreement with MAHSA Group and it is important for us to have a strong university relationship here in Kuala Lumpur.”

Mr Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director of BVB Asia Pacific further elaborated that MAHSA University’s location in the heart of KL’s education precinct provides them with scalable, non-traditional business opportunities that are perfectly aligned to BVB’s core purposes as a sporting club.

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Engineering and Science Students’ Exhibition

Published on: 30-01-2019

In its initiative to encourage participatory and hands-on learning in Engineering and Science, MAHSA University’s Faculty of Engineering and IT organised the Engineering and Science Students’ Exhibition on 8th January 2019. The great significance of this exhibition was that it fostered the acquisition of different skill sets that allowed the growth of multiple faculties of intelligence in societal circumstances.

The exhibition was organised with the key objective of bringing out students’ hidden talents and to create a greater awareness of Engineering and Science. The exhibits included displays and presentations from different batches of the Engineering and IT Faculty.

A professional talk was given by Vice Chairman of The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ir Amir Farid, to motivate students in their studies and career development. Having had a comprehensive work experience, he told students how to find passion in their engineering careers. Being an elucidating and erudite speaker, he then shared the skills required for a leader to excel in the job.

Finally, in the prize-giving ceremony, winners were commended and participants were rewarded with certificates and mementos. The awards were as follows:

1. Best Project Award: Mohamed Sheham Mohamed Abdul Kader with title IOT Based Emergency Power Shutdown Switch for Industrial Machines

The event gave the budding engineers a wonderful opportunity to express their originality and gain self-confidence. All in all, the Engineering and Science exhibition, including the competition, was a huge success indeed.

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Congratulations to the 2019 Student Representative Council

Published on: 30-01-2019

Heartiest Congratulations to our newly elected student leaders.

As student leaders, the Student Representative Council members are the voice of the seven thousand MAHSA students on campus. They bring ideas, requests, and feedback to the management of the university.

In congratulating the newly elected council. Vice Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ishak bin Abdul Razak said that the newly elected council has been given an opportunity to make meaningful change, to make the university a better place for all students. As important and empowered stakeholders of the university, he advised them to provide a strong voice for students, service the community and university, and leave the SRC better than what it was.

Julian Christopher Richard, newly elected President of the SRC who led the council in their oath taking before the student body, said “Being elected to the SRC is one of the greatest opportunities during our university life. It’s a big transition from being a student who is responsible for getting to class on time to being responsible for the entire student body and to champion their interests. We want to engage students from across all faculties who are passionate about enhancing the student experience. Above all, we want to make student life the best yet, for every student in MAHSA.”

The Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University is now recognized as an accredited center for the training of dental surgeons on dental panoramic imaging. The approval was given by the Medical Radiation Protection Division, an affiliate of the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

An inaugural course was held on the 30th of November 2018 at the Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University. This course is mandatory under Atomic Energy Licensing Act (Act 304) for dental surgeons who wish to own dental panoramic machines in their dental clinics.

Nine final-year students from MAHSA University’s Doctor of Dental Surgery programme had the opportunity to participate in the Student Mobility Programme with Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India, from 27th October to 11th November 2018.

Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences is based in Chennai, in the Tamil Nadu state of Southern India. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is one of India's leading education machineries and the largest specialist centre for education in disciplines such as medicine, dental surgery, engineering, physiotherapy, nursing, law and management.

The two-week programme was designed to promote and enhance the international learning experience for students. They were able to observe different clinical cases treated at Saveetha Dental Hospital and participate in interactive lecture sessions. They were also exposed to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), used in both dental laboratories and dental offices. They also got to experience working with a dental microscope and hands-on activities on tissue processing, sectioning and staining. In clinics, they experienced the use of iPad-based Hospital Information System.

Associate Professor Dr. Prathap, Deputy Dean at the faculty, accompanied the students and discussed future collaborations on staff research, especially in the field of Orthodontics.

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Sri Sai Home, Klang

Lighting of Deepam

Performance by MAHSA University

Committee Members

Launching of Magazine

Token appreciation to YB Prabakaran

Winners of Dandiya Oli 2018

Festival of Lights Warms Orphans' Hearts

Published on: 28-01-2019

MAHSA University’s Indian Cultural Society (ICS) held its Deepavali Night with the theme of “Dandiya Oli” on 30th November 2018. Deepavali is one of the main festivals of India, celebrating the victory of good over evil and light over dark. The successful event helped raise funds for Persatuan Kebajikan Jagaan Sri Sai Selangor (PKJSSS), which currently has fifty children under its care residing in a house managed by Madam Rameswary Ravee.

The programme was officiated by Dato’ Dr Sharon bin Tan Sri Datuk Mohamed Haniffa, Group Executive Director of MAHSA University, and YB Tuan P Prabakaran, member of parliament for Batu. The event drew around 500 people to the function, including twenty-five children from PKJSSS. Celebrities in the Malaysian film and music industry also made a special appearance, including popular actors in the Malaysian Tamil film industry, Ms Jasmine Michael and Madam Kalaimaamani Mdm Egavalli, artiste and deejay of Minnal of FM Malaysia Radio Station- Ms Tresa Lazaroo , celebrity winner of Super Star 2018 -Mr Anbalagan, and popular actor, model and deejay - Ms Ushaanthini Putharasan.

The night began with the traditional Indian Bharatanatyam dance followed by the Odissi dance, Indian folk dances, Bollywood dances, and music performances by children from PKJSSS and students from MAHSA University. During the event, ICS launched the first edition of “Dandiya Oli 2018”, an annual student magazine comprised of articles, poetry, puzzles and students’ thoughts and ideas. The purpose of the magazine is to instil leadership qualities, encourage teamwork, boost cultural exchange and foster networking.

The function ended with a lavish Indian cuisine dinner for the guests. The Deepavali Night was indeed a huge success celebrating Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity and appreciating one’s cultural roots.

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MOU signing ceremony with SELSET

With Dr Stuart Wise, International Dean for College of Education University of Canterbury

With Mr. Dave Connell, Business School International Manager University of Canterbury

With Dr. Marek Tesar, Associate Dean International (Strategic Management) University of Auckland

The New Zealand Connection at MAHSA University

Published on: 25-01-2019

MAHSA University’s collaboration with New Zealand universities is further strengthen with the recent visits by the University of Canterbury and the University of Aukland in December 2018.

The University of Auckland is ranked #1 in New Zealand and #71 worldwide in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 whilst the University of Canterbury is ranked #3 in New Zealand and #231 worldwide.

University of Canterbury’s Associate Dean – International, Dr Stuart Wise and International Business Development Manager, Mr Dave Connell, spoke with SELSET Managing Director, Mr. Rick Yong and MAHSA’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs and Corporate Servies), Ms Stella Lau, on the pathways for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students will now have more opportunities for global exchanges. “Some students might prefer to transfer for a semester or so, or even for as short as two weeks and we are committed to enrich the student experience,” said Rick Yong.

University of Auckland’s Associate Dean for the Faculty of Education and Social Work, Dr Marek Tesar, shared the university’s articulation pathways from MAHSA’s Foundation programmes. Both MAHSA and the University of Auckland agreed to explore possible future collaborations in the areas of TESL and Early Childhood Education. MAHSA is expected to launch its Diploma in Education (TESL) and Diploma in Early Childhood Education in September of this year.

For students who are looking to expand their horizons, do contact the Students Success Centre located at The Spine.

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A Night to Remember - Magical Masquerade by the Faculty of Business, Finance and Hospitality

Published on: 24-01-2019

MAHSA University’s youngest and fastest growing faculty, the Faculty of Business, Finance and Hospitality (FBFH) recently organised their inaugural faculty annual dinner. FBFH was established three years ago and already has thirteen programs under its repertoire with two programs at postgraduate level and is developing two more by the end of the year, notably the PhD in Management and the Masters in Public Administration.

Themed Magical Masquerade, the night was a scintillating success, where attendees came in their very best. Held at the Bora Ombak Marina, Putrajaya on 29th November 2018, it was a night of fun and camaraderie for over 280 students. Students also had the opportunity to showcase their varied artistic prowess in various dances, songs and other performances.

The student committee also voted for the Faculty’s Best Lecturers for Year 2018 for their commitment to their work and the unwavering help and support they give their students. Ms. Zuria Suzieana Zolkepli and Mr. Mohd Firdaus Akmal were chosen by students a month prior to the annual dinner as the faculty’s best lecturers.

Lucky draws and games added to the fun and fervor of the night, which was indeed a memorable one, paving the way to enhanced student-staff rapport and relationships and allowing MAHSA students to experience yet another way that MAHSA University is Always More.

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A CUTTING-EDGE SEMINAR BY THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE ON ‘RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN CURRENT CLINICAL PRACTICE’

Published on: 17-01-2019

It has become a yearly tradition that MAHSA University’s Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Science organises a seminar on the Rational Use of Antibiotics in an effort to educate doctors and students on this important issue. Antibiotics can save life if used promptly and correctly in patients with bacterial infection. It can also be the curse of a patient if it is inappropriately used. Resistant strains of bacteria are the scourge of the world now and it may be healthcare providers who are the cause of this curse through rampant use when it is not indicated. Lay people may not know that viruses are not affected by antibiotics, and viruses are the most common cause of upper respiratory tract infections.

This year, the seminar was held on 15th December 2018 and the official opening was conducted by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar b Abdullah. His presence reflected the importance that MAHSA University places on this very important public health issue.

Thematic lectures were delivered by Pn. Noraini Binti Mohamad, Professor Dato’ Dr. Hj Abdul Razak bin Abdul Muttalif, Dr. Alif Adlan and Dr. Suganthi Thevarajah, who are acknowledged experts in their own fields of pharmacy practice, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and dermatology respectively. The lectures were interactive in nature and highly appreciated. The topics included the national and local strategic approaches to antibiotic use, its role in community-acquired pneumonia, infection and clinical decision-making, and treatment of common skin infections prevalent in outpatient clinics.

The 170 participants of this lecture had the opportunity to take part in a lucky draw competition with a chance to win sponsored prizes. It was a joyous day indeed for the participants to win prizes and improve their knowledge as well! The seminar was closed by the Head of Department of Pharmacology, Assoc. Prof Dr. Chitra Govindaraja.

MAHSA University is looking forward to next year’s event, which will reflect the theme of the antibiotic week set by the World Health Organization for the year.

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SEMINAR ON HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

Published on: 17-01-2019

MAHSA University’s Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Science successfully conducted a Seminar on Hospital Management on 22nd and 23rd November, 2018. The seminar was open to professionals and students from all relevant fields, including hospital managers, directors, administrators, doctors and nurses from the Ministry of Health (MOH), as well as staff of MAHSA University. Twenty participants took part in and benefited from this seminar.

The seminar was accredited by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) for 10 CPD points, and it addressed some of the key points of effective Hospital Management. These experiences from the field were delivered by experienced policy makers who are currently academic staff at the University.

Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, the Dean, opened the course with a warm welcome address and the acknowledgement of the efforts of the Department of Community Medicine for conducting such a useful seminar. He emphasized that seminars like this find relevance in the current setting where hospitals in the country are facing major issues.

The speakers were Dato’ Dr. Zaininah Md Zain, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and previously Hospital Director at Kuala Lumpur General Hospital, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Science, Prof Dr. Hematram Yadav and Associate Professor Dato’ Dr. Prathapa Senan from the Community Medicine Department. The seminar indeed imparted some vital practical tips on Hospital Management as assured by the course coordinator, Prof Dr. Hematram Yadav. The seminar was extremely well received by all participants, some of whom have enrolled in other CPD courses which will be held in the near future.

For students who may be interested to pursue a career in Hospital Management, MAHSA University offers the Bachelor of Hospital Management and MBA in Hospital Management.

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Open Days@MAHSA 12-13 January 2019

Published on: 11-01-2019

MAHSA University will be holding its Open Days this weekend, on 12-13 January, 2019.

Open Days are a great opportunity to come and see the University for yourself, and find out about study options and the campus environment from the people who know it best: staff and students.

Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Where you attend university will have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life. But perhaps more than that, it builds a strong mind, which leads to greater self-awareness, capability, accomplishment, and service opportunities, which leads to a better job and the fulfilment of your personal mission.

We invite you to explore the campus and learn more out the range of programmes available. Please ask us about admissions, academic quality and accreditations, accommodation and the MAHSA360 experience.

On the Open Days, there will be:

Information Booths

There will be Information Booths to give more in-depth advice about programmes, admissions, finance, study abroad options, scholarships, student life, on-campus accommodation and much more.

Campus Tours

Check out or facilities that are built to give you the very best in student experience. Remember to visit our Anatomy Labs, Skills Labs, Library, Dental Clinics, Sports Complex and e-Sports Arena

Workshops and Hands-On Experience

Saturday, 12 January 2019

Time

Is a Career in Medicine Right for Me?

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Working in Dentistry

11.30 am - 12.00 pm

Study Pathways in New Zealand

12.30 pm - 1.00 pm

A Peek into Restaurant Management: Fine Dining & The Art of Mocktails

1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Experience Pharmacy : The Microballoons Drug Delivery System

3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Sunday, 13 January 2019

Time

Physiotherapy - How to Make the Right Moves

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Engineer your Future

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Study Pathways in UK and Australia

12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Code Blue : Nurses to the Rescue

2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Become a Biomedical Scientist

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Throughout the weekend you will be able to meet current MAHSA students and find out what it's really like to study here. We are also celebrating our Sports and Wellness Month, so come along and participate in our Health Carnival where you will enjoy free services such as health screening, medical consultation on blood pressure and blood glucose, dental screening, fitness testing. Visitors will also enjoy free health supplements, free Tune Talk sim cards and be entertained by various performances by students.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend. For enquiries, call 03-51022200 or toll free 1800 88 0300.

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MAHSA's E-Sports Arena

Published on: 10-01-2019

MAHSA University opens its new E-Sports Arena located in The Spine, at the hub of Student Central.

MAHSA’s Group Managing Director, Dato’ Dr. Shahril bin Tan Sri Haniffa, said that the E-Sports Arena will enhance the student experience. “Playing competitive e-sports teaches students discipline, performing under pressure, commitment, teamwork, handling criticism, dealing with success and failure, and many other valuable soft skills that translate to the workforce.”

The E-Sports Arena is open to all levels of casual gamers, and will host events and activities that focus on community, social good, wellness and lifelong learning. It also makes gaming inexpensive and widely accessible to students, and in a safe environment. Costing over RM500,000 the E-Sports Arena makes up of:

The Cyber-Zone; which is equipped with the games FiFA-3, Heroes of Newerth, League of Legend, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Player Unknown Battlegrounds and Dota 2

The Racing Simulator; with the games Copa Petrobras de Marcas, High Octane Drift, Project CARS – Pagani Edition. RaceRoom Racing Experience, Victory: The Age of Racing

The Classical Arcade Games Station; which consists of the games Street Fighter, 1941, Pac-Man, Battle City, Super Mario Bros and 1,294 more retro games.

The E-Sports Arena is open to the public this weekend 12-13 January 2019, from 10am to 5pm.

For students who may be interested to pursue a career in Games Development, MAHSA University offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons), with specialisations in Games Development and Mobile Computing.

Families and friends travelled from near and far to join the Faculty of Pharmacy’s graduands at the freshly-minted Grand Hall on Saturday 17 November 2018. The graduating students who attended were in high spirts, as were their most devoted supporters and mentors. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) graduates from the 2018 cohort attained outstanding results across the board, with five students achieving First-Class Honours, among whom one also received the coveted Vice-Chancellor’s Award. The Vice-Chancellor’s Award recognises superior performance in all academic records and participation in non-academic matters. The high number of students achieving First-Class Honours is reflective of the quality of students graduating from programme.

Nurul Irfana Binti Hassan Bashri (pictured) attained First-Class Honours and won the Vice Chancellor’s award. She has completed a final-year research project entitled ‘Risk Factors Associated with Asthma Attacks Among Malaysian Adult Asthmatic Patients’. The outcome of the research has been presented at various international conferences.

The four other students who attained First-Class Honours were Chow Cher Qian, Vivian Goh Jing Yi, Choi Evon and Ng Li Shan. These students have also excelled in research and co-curricular activities. Chow was elected as the chairperson of International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research (ISPOR) MAHSA student chapter. She also presented several research topics in ISPOR Tokyo Conference 2018. Vivian and Choi were active committee members of MAHSA Pharmacy Students’ Society and successfully organised Public Health Campaigns such as Antibiotic Handle Campaign with Care (2017) and Heart Disease Awareness Campaign (2018). Ng took part in two important student leadership roles - Vice President of MAHSA Pharmacy Students’ Society and Secretary of MAHSA Students’ Representative Council (SRC).

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree is designed to comprehensively prepare students for a career in pharmacy by providing them with an integrated framework of pharmacy modules that reflects contemporary pharmacy practice and industry relevance. The four-year programme involves clinical placements throughout the programme in hospitals, geriatric (primary) care, community pharmacies, and industry as well as a final-year research project.

Professor Dr. Munavvar Zubaid, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy commented, “Comprehensive clinical pharmacy and industrial pharmaceutical placement puts our graduates ahead of the rest. It allows them to gain valuable practical experience which might not be available elsewhere in their course of study.”

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MAHSA wins Young Investigator Award 2018 by the European Respiratory Society at the 23rd Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR 2018), Taipei, Taiwan

Published on: 02-12-2018

Dr. Sohail Ahmad, Lecturer from the Faculty of Pharmacy was the worthy recipient of the highly-coveted Young Investigator Award 2018 by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) at the 23rd Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR 2018) held in Taipei, Taiwan from 29 November to 2 December 2018. The ERS Young Investigator Award was given to Dr. Sohail based on the scientific merits of his submitted abstract and his research achievements of outstanding quality in the respiratory area of diseases. The chief guest of the congress was Mr. Chen Chien-jen, the Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). A total of 3,328 respiratory specialists and researchers in the Asia-Pacific region from forty-one countries attended the Congress.

Dr. Sohail presented his research work entitled “A qualitative study exploring the barriers and challenges to asthma management as perceived by Malaysian asthmatic patients” and “Validation of risk factors of asthma attack questionnaire among Malaysian adult asthmatic patients”. His presented findings will be helpful in identifying the risk factors of asthma attacks and optimizing asthma management by addressing the barriers and challenges as cited by Malaysian asthmatics.

The award was acknowledged by Professor Clayton T. Cowl (President of the American College of Chest Physicians), Professor Polly Parsons (President of the American Thoracic Society), Professor Yoshinori Hasegawa (Chairperson of the Japanese Respiratory Society), Dr. Thierry Trooster (President the European Respiratory Society), Dr. Paul Zimmerman (a veritable legend of Thoracic Medicine in Australia), Professor Paul Reynolds (Editor in Chief, Respirology), and Professor Kwun Fong (President of APSR 2018).

Dr. Sohail expressed his deepest gratitude to the members of his research team (Dr. Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, Dr. Mohd Arif Mohd Zim, Ms. Wong Yii Zhi and Ms. Nurul Irfana), staff and leaders of the Faculty of Pharmacy, MAHSA University, for their kind assistance in his research-related activites.

MAHSA University’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology successfully organised its first “Engineering, Science & Technology International Conference 2018 (ESTIC’18)” on the 26th and 27th November 2018. This conference is a platform to share innovative ideas, latest technological information, research findings and strategic solutions. The inaugural ceremony of this international conference was initiated with an opening speech by YB Tuan Haji Mohd Anuar Bin Mohd Tahir, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Works. During the conference, the faculty is humbled to receive a Welding Robot worth approximately RM140,000 from its industry partner, MSM Metal Industries Sdn Bhd. The robot will be used to enhance research and learning experiences for its Engineering students.

Six international companies from the industrial sector and three professional bodies participated as exhibitors. They are Technological Association Malaysia (TAM), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Malaysia and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).

The Technical Review Committee selected 65 out 100 papers from various countries, including Indonesia, Algeria, Nigeria, China and Malaysia for presentation in the conference.

MAHSA University’s Master of Physiotherapy was officially launched on 13 November 2018. This is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme by course work. Specialisations are available in either Musculoskeletal or Neurology.

Ms Stella Lau, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Corporate Services, and Associate Professor Chan Sook Chin, the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, were at the official launching with the first intake of nineteen students, physiotherapy lecturers and the Head of Physiotherapy, Associate Professor Lourdhuraj, who is also the Programme Leader. Seventeen local students and two international ones enrolled in this programme.

The rationales for developing this programme is to produce postgraduate physiotherapists for specialisation and for physiotherapy lecturers to upgrade their qualifications with a specialised postgraduate qualification. In Malaysia, there is a shortage of physiotherapists with postgraduate qualifications as compared to other health professions. This programme recognises the importance of providing opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for physiotherapists in their area of specialisation for the benefit of the community. Physiotherapists with postgraduate qualifications and some years of practice can be registered as expert practitioners, helping the profession to grow.

Candidates are expected to be independent, critical-thinking learners, developing advanced skills and knowledge. Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning will still be the focus for developing physiotherapists to manage complex conditions with multiple pathologies. MAHSA University has invested greatly in the very best facilities for students to conduct research.

This programme will meet the needs of individual physiotherapists who want to advance their knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal and neurology.

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Students’ Research Published in Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry

Congratulations to final year MBBS MAHSA students for successfully completing their research projects and getting their extracts published in the Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry 2018 Volume 27.

Hee Yan Han, Alvin Chai Chung Liong and Ng Li Ying presented a research project on “Eating Disorders, Body Image and Drug Use Among Healthcare Students in a Malaysian University”. Their aim was to determine the prevalence of these problems among healthcare students and their association with the demographic profile. Their findings reflect that the prevalence of possible eating disorders, negative body image and drug use among healthcare students were found to be similar to that of the general population.

Another student, Najwa S.A Abushnaf presented her research project on ‘War Trauma And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Among Tawerghean Refugee Children’. MAHSA University strongly supports her mission to raise awareness of the plight of refugee children in Libya through her project. Her research objective was to assess the association of the war and post-traumatic stress disorder in children. Her research reported high rates of PTSD scores observed among refugee children based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria of PTSD. It emphasised that PTSD is not something to be taken lightly, and should be considered in the care and education of refugee children.

The students credited the professors at MAHSA for the opportunities opened to them. The research projects have created new knowledge and awareness and they hope to do more research on complex areas.

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MAHSA University Appoints new Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor

MAHSA University has announced the appointment of Professor Dato’ Dr Ishak Abdul Razak, as the new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Dato’ Dr Ishak is the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation and replaces outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Academician Professor Dato' Dr Khairul Anuar Abdullah who has accepted the appointment as Pro-Chancellor, effective 1 January 2019.

Professor Dato’ Dr Ishak is a prominent figure in dental education and research. His current research interests are in areas pertaining to epidemiology and health impact of oral diseases, ‘Case-Mix Funding Model’ for oral health care and oral cancers. He has secured more than RM 5 million in research funding throughout his academic career and has published more than 120 papers in international and local journals with over a hundred presentations.

Professor Dato’ Dr Ishak read at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, London Hospital Medical College, University of London and University of Malaya.

Among his achievements are:

Professor of Dental Public Health and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at MAHSA University in 2018

Senior Professor at University Malaya in 2014

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at University Malaya prior to taking up the Vice-Chancellorship of the Vinayaka Missions International University College in 2012

Chair of Community Dentistry in 1992 and made Senior Professor in 2003

“I am very excited to lead MAHSA into the next phase of growth. In a very short time, MAHSA has established itself in the areas of medical and health education, driven by a strong performance culture. We are repositioning now and I will build on the values that we have and steer MAHSA towards the next growth trajectory.”

Academician Professor Dato' Dr Khairul Anuar Abdullah, who was the first Vice Chancellor has contributed much and played a very important role in the emergence and expansion of MAHSA University. He joined MAHSA in 2007 as the Founding Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Among his other achievements are:

2013 – Received title of Academician from the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)

2012 - Appointed as the Vice Chancellor & Chief Executive of MAHSA University

2011 – Recognised for Outstanding contributions to Science and Technology by the Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA)

2002 – Conferred the Sandosam Gold Medal for achievements in and contributions to tropical disease research

2001 - Awarded the Toray Science Award for Distinguished Researcher of the Year

1988 – Awarded the MSPTM Silver medal in recognition of his significant contributions

In his new position, Academician Professor Dato' Dr Khairul Anuar is committed to enhance the quality of education in MAHSA University and will continue in his efforts to ensure a progressive governance in the university.

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MAHSA student elected as Assistant Country Director (Malaysia) for Global Peace Chain

MAHSA University congratulates Tishan Gunasegaran, who has been elected as the Assistant Country Director (Malaysia) for Global Peace Chain. Tishan is a final-year medical student and the Student Representative for Year 5 MBBS.Tishan has consistently exemplified the best traits of all-round scholarship with steady academic progress as well as being actively involved in the MAHSA Medical Society in its Outreach Clinical Camp events. He has also been on clinical medical camps in Da Nang via his involvement in the Sathya Sai International Organization.

This year, Tishan was chosen as one of the Malaysian delegates at the Word Urban Forum organised by the United Nations to examine the impact of rapid urbanization on communities with a focus on youth.

Global Peace Chain is a substantially large project comprising more than twenty international organizations across the world (http://globalpeacechain.org/). The core objective of global peace chain is to cultivate the culture of tolerance, inclusivity & social peace across the world through peace camps in universities, focused group discussions with society stakeholders, diplomats, ambassadors, influential community groups, religious scholars and community based organization by engaging Global Peace ambassadors in their respective communities.

This is a splendid achievement and we are extremely proud of our student who lives the ‘BE MORE’ motto of the university. Kudos to Tishan, who exemplifies a truly rounded individual with the finest attributes of conscientiousness, discipline, and sound ethical values.

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MAHSA’s Online MBA opens news doors for Adult Learners

Published on: 28-12-2018

MAHSA University is proud to announce that the Faculty of Business, Finance & Hospitality is now offering the Master of Business Administration via Open and Distance Learning mode. The programme is specially adapted from MAHSA’s established conventional MBA programme to offer learners the benefits of online learning to fit their busy lifestyles and work schedules.

This is a one-year master’s programme by coursework, and by the end of this programme, learners will have mastered a range of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that are required to be successful managers, entrepreneurs and strategists in the complex business environment. The uniqueness of the programme is that it takes into account the learner’s working experience. Learners may gain admission with a minimum of five years’ working experience in the relevant field and having passed the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Entry Examination.

Highly-qualified facilitators will provide online-based support throughout the studies and the online sessions will be conducted with audio and video presentations. Messages, chat logs and online forums will be available to the entire class. All these features will be supported via the Open Learning platform. The Open Learning platform provides a social learning environment in which learners feel empowered and deep learning experiences are fostered.

“I believe that online education is the future of further education and there have been great advances in knowledge sharing tools. MAHSA will lead the way in this new pedagogical approach towards achieving the Education 4.0,” said Group Managing Director, Dato’ Dr. Shahril bin Tan Sri Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa.

MAHSA’s unique ODL approach is ideal for adult learners who seek to pursue tertiary qualifications for professional development and self-enrichment at affordable fees with flexible payment schedules. More programmes are expected to go online in the near future and into new fields previously delivered online conventionally.

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We are ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Published on: 18-12-2018

MAHSA University has received ISO 9001: 2015 Certification, having successfully passed the certification audit by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd for the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems for the Provision of Tertiary Education and Management of Research Activities. This is a three-year certification starting from 2018.

ISO 9001 is the most widely used and recognized standard for Quality Management Systems internationally. Organizations use the standard to ensure consistency of quality in its provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. SIRIM QAS is a subsidiary of the SIRIM Group, an internationally-accredited certification, inspection and testing services provider and highly recognised by the Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

The ISO Certification certifies that MAHSA has met all the requirements for standardization and quality assurance in the delivery of education of the highest quality with emphasis on hands-on training for our students.

With the ISO certification, MAHSA’s students are in an advantageous position for employability. It means that there is a high level of quality and standard involved in the delivery of academic deliverables. ISO management system certificates are widely recognized across the globe. Marketability of the MAHSA brand is more prominent as the ISO 9001 stands for quality at its very best.

MAHSA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification by SIRIM helps to ensure that our management systems are 'fit for purpose'. The QMS will not only provide continuous assessment and improvement but will enable senior management to identify risk and opportunities in an efficient management process. This will help to ensure that a proper ‘Plan, Do, Check and Action’ is in place to continuously improve existing systems. This certification communicates a positive message to staff, students and employers about MAHSA’s commitment towards quality.

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Students Honour Lecturers at Annual Dinner

Published on: 29-11-2018

Every year, the students from the Centre for Pre-University Studies at MAHSA University would organize an annual dinner for their peers and invite the lecturers and staff members as a way to thank them for their support and guidance.

This year, the Centre for Pre-University Studies Annual Dinner 2018 was held on 19th October 2018, at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. The students ditched their casual university attires and came splendidly dressed and looked amazing.

It was the most anticipated event of the year. Several students showcased their multitude of talents in their performances throughout the dinner. Lucky draws were given out to squeals of delight and the organizing committee was quick to thank their sponsors for making the event possible.

Mdm. Amelinda Lee congratulated the students for a well-organized dinner that was both fun and meaningful. It was indeed a huge success and represented how closely knitted the students and staff members are.

It was a night to celebrate friendships and success. Many from the graduating batch have received offers to pursue their undergraduate degrees of choice, both locally and abroad. The students started their Pre-University journey as strangers and they are ending it as family. Indeed, the friendships they have formed, would last them a lifetime.

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Dental graduate wins 2018 Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award

Published on: 29-11-2018

The Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award is considered the most prestigious award and is given to the top student who excels not only academically but shines in a wide range of extracurricular endeavours.

This year’s Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award went to Faculty of Dentistry graduate, Foo Guang Ian, who impressed the panel of judges with his all-round achievements.

Describing Ian as an all-star, Professor Dr. Rosnah Zain, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, commended him on being awarded the highest honour of the year. She particularly singled out his positivity and drive and the tremendous impact he has made on his classmates, lecturers and the community. She said that this was indeed an incredible honour to the faculty, for the acknowledgment of its student as amongst the best out of the best.

The parents of Foo Guang Ian were invited to stand and they were received with rapturous applause for the major role they have played in their son’s success.

In his Valedictorian speech, Ian thanked his parents and expressed his deep gratitude for the education and life lessons they have given him. He said the invaluable support he has from his parents, peers and lecturers have given him confidence and expanded his horizons. “We are different from the person we were when we first got here. MAHSA University has groomed us to be better people, in every aspect, and has instilled in us values and attributes to be a good dentist. Our journey does not end here. We have only just started. We will carry with us everything we have learned and we will use those to the best of our abilities”, he said to thunderous applause.

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MAHSA Researchers Awarded RM335,200 in FRGS Grants

Published on: 29-11-2018

Three MAHSA lecturers were recently awarded research grants under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

The FRGS awards grants for research projects that generate new theories, concepts and ideas for the advancement of knowledge. This grant is awarded for projects not exceeding three years in duration and requires a commitment to the development of human capital.

In 2018, MAHSA submitted eight applications, for which three were successful, resulting in a success rate of 37.5%. This compares favourably with the national average of 18% success, for all grant applications under the Ministry of Education for the year 2018. The total grants received amounted to RM335,200. All the grants awarded are under the National Priority Area of Healthcare and Medicine.

The three lead researchers are Associate Professor Balijepalli Madhu Katyayani, Associate Professor Dr. Tan Koon Tatt and Ms. Shalini Vellasamy. Associate Professor Balijepalli was given a research grant of RM97,200 for her investigation into the Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Wound Healing Properties of Melastoma Malabathricum (L.) Using An In Vitro Approach. Associate Professor Dr. Tan Koon Tatt was awarded a grant of RM96,800 for his investigations on Structural Integrity of PEEK/CNF for Bone Plating Applications. Ms. Shalini was awarded a grant of RM141,200 to further her research on the Immunomodulatory Effects Of Crude Fenugreek Seed Extracton on Uropathogen Infected Human Masangial Cell Lines.

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International Elderly Care Conference 2018

Published on: 29-11-2018

Organised by MAHSA’s Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, the International Elderly Care Conference 2018, held on 14-15 November 2018, with its theme Continuum Of Care, brought together more than 500 participants from health practitioners and educators.

Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman of MAHSA University, in his opening speech, congratulated the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and said that the conference was timely and presented the best opportunity for researchers and practitioners alike to keep abreast on challenges and concerns in the continuum of elderly care.

More than five hundred delegates were present at the conference. They were from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan. In the two days of the conference, they learned, networked and were inspired by home care and hospice professionals, policy makers and educators.

The keynote speakers include Dato’ Dr. Narimah Naim, Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohamed Ismail bin Merican and Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa M.E Bodrick. There were a total of fourteen speakers and twenty-eight paper presenters, sharing their varied expertise. They provided insights and shared their knowledge and experience on special features of diseases in the elderly and best practices across the continuum of care.

At the event, MAHSA University also signed Memorandum of Agreements with 6 international colleges and universities to further collaborate on health and nursing education.

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Five Biomedical Science students awarded First Class Honours from Anglia Ruskin University, UK.

Published on: 29-11-2018

The Biomedical Science degree at MAHSA is a dual award degree with Anglia Ruskin University, UK. This year, five graduates achieved the highest honours- the First Class Honours. Congratulations to Geetha Letchumanan, Michelle Lim Fong Ting, Chong Jia Shing, Kwan Yoke Ing and Chan Wai Hin. Twenty-two other graduates went on to receive the Second Class Upper Honours and eleven graduates obtained Second Class Lower Honours.

The MAHSA Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) provides broad-based training in the practical applications of biomedical sciences and their related fields. The curriculum of this fully-accredited programme was developed by experts in their specific fields and validated by Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom (ARU). ARU, in validating the programme ensures that the quality is held to the same rigorous standards as their campus in London. The university sends a panel of moderators every semester to Malaysia for the moderation and validation exercise.

The ARU faculty panel was coordinated by Dr. Claire Pike, and included Dr. Christopher O’ Cane and Joseph Bird who are the other members involved in the assessment process. The external examiner for ARU, UK, is Professor Dr. Sue Jones, who is with the Department of Biomedical Sciences at York University, United Kingdom.

The committed team at MAHSA, led by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy and Head of Department, Dr. Paulraj Ponniah, were commended for the quality and transparency of the assessments, clear feedback and outstanding students’ achievements.

The programme provides a platform for students to gain understanding of human health in terms of causes, diagnosis and monitoring of its treatment. As scientists, graduates would go on to work in scientific laboratories, forensic science, veterinary services or pathology laboratories.

Professor Dr. Shamala Devi Sekaran, Director of Basic Medical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, MAHSA University is the proud joint winner of the Toray Award for 2018. The Toray Award is a competitive award which is based on a presentation to a panel of judges. A renowned academic, Prof Shamala has made signification contribution to the research efforts at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Science since joining MAHSA University more than year ago.

In congratulating Prof Dr. Shamala in her win, the Vice-Chancellor of MAHSA University, Professor Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah commended her for her vast contribution to research. Prof Dr. Shamala has 202 publications, h-index of 25, 2293 WoS citations, 128 poster and oral presentations and 29 patents. She and her team have developed numerous viral & bacterial diagnostic tests. Among the awards she received include Excellent Service Award, 6 Gold, 2 silver and 5 Bronze awards for innovations, 3 Poster awards, Saintis Cemerlang, Woman Bioinnovator, Anugerah Inovasi Negara, Top Research Scientist and was made a Fellow in the Academy of Sciences in 2017. More than 19 MSc and 20 PhD students have graduated under her supervision.

Her expertise in the fields of dengue research and immunology have gained worldwide recognition and have led her to be an invited speaker in several conferences. She has also participated in evaluation of dengue diagnostic kits.

Prof Dr. Shamala is a member of a number of Editorial boards of international journals and several academic organizations. More recently, collaboration with Blusence-Diagnostics, a Danish company using nanoparticles have begun and a company (Blusense Health Sdn Bhd) set up to conduct clinical research into the validity of newer diagnostics.

The Toray award brings with it a RM 30,000 award which Professor Dr Shamala will share with her co-winners. MAHSA University and in particular the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is honoured to have Prof Shamala as a valued member of the team.

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MAHSA University Launches Master of Orofacial Sciences

Published on: 29-11-2018

MAHSA University is proud to announce the inaugural intake for the Master of Orofacial Sciences, a one-year postgraduate programme by course work. This one-year programme will be a pre-requisite to the first planned doctoral program, Doctor of Restorative Dentistry (DResDent). This combination of one-year masters and three-year doctoral programs will enable graduates to be registered with the Malaysian National Specialist Registry or the future Register of Specialists, under the Malaysian Dental Act 2018 when it is passed by Cabinet.

This Master programme provides opportunities for local private practitioners or potential dental lecturers to specialize in an area of interest to them. The common core courses make up 50% of the programme and includes Applied Medical and Dental Sciences, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Research Project and General Dentistry. The Restorative Dentistry module shall comprise of at least 50% of the programme. The research project may be based on the simple collation of clinical data towards a clinical audit outcome, preliminary field studies or introductory laboratory studies. The research output can be in the form of mini-dissertations or scientific reports.

This programme will also cater to International candidates who may not have the financial capabilities to do the full specialist training programme in Malaysia but intend to have follow-up specialist training in their own country.

The Faculty of Dentistry at MAHSA University has one of the best dental teaching facilities in this region. Indeed, the management board has invested millions of dollars into providing dedicated and modern facilities. Together with a diverse team of experienced local and international teaching faculty as well as experienced visiting academics in the area of restorative dentistry, the Faculty of Dentistry looks forward to welcoming the first cohort of the Master of Orofacial Studies.

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A Faculty First - Eleven MAHSA Academics appointed as External Examiners in Medicine

Published on: 22-11-2018

The Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in MAHSA University has distinguished itself by having a large number of its academics appointed to other universities as External Examiners. It is a testament of the high repute of the academic staff among the peers of the profession. It is indeed a high honour for MAHSA.

It is an established practice for Universities to invite External Examiners to oversee the assessment procedures that would finally lead to the graduation of a student. The main argument in favour of such appointments is to ensure that, as far as possible, comparable standards are achieved in various institutions. In professional examinations such as the MBBS, the appointment of External Examiners is a prestigious one, acknowledging them to be respected peers.

The actual involvement of External Examiners in the professional examiners varies. It may involve approving the questions set, monitoring the marking process and approving the final results. Often, External Examiners will participate in oral examinations to determine distinction-level candidates and pass/fail decisions for borderline candidates.

The following is a listing of External Examiners appointed in 2018:

Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy

Chief External Examiner

Final Professional Part 1 Examinations, International Medical University (IMU)

External Examiner

Senior Cycle 1, O&G, Perdana University-RCSI School of Medicine

Senior Professor Dr. Balabaskaran Shanmugam

Chief External Examiner

Part 1 MBBS Examination, Melaka Manipal University

External Examiner

Professional Part 1 MBBS Examination, Taylors University

External Examiner

Professional Part 1 MBBS Examination, Universiti Pertahanan National Malaysia (UPNM)

Associate Professor Dr. Chitra Govindaraja

Chief External Examiner

MBBS Phase I, Stage 2, Melaka Manipal Medical College

Professor Dr. Wan Ariffin Abdullah

External Examiner

MBBS Final Professional Examination, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

MAHSA University held its 15th convocation ceremony on 17 November 2018 at the new Grand Ballroom at the Sports Complex.

1,348 graduates from seven faculties received their scrolls from the Chancellor, Tun Zaki bin Tun Azmi. Thirty-two students graduated with first class honours. Dr. Foo Guang Ian from the Faculty of Dentistry was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for his all-round success. He has not only excelled academically but also in extra-curricular and made impactful contribution to society. Vice-Chancellor prizes were also awarded to twelve graduates for their excellent academic achievements.

MAHSA University’s 15th Convocation witnessed the conferment of the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship to Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin. In reading the citation, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman, Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Haji Mohamed Haniffa expounded on his accomplishments and entrepreneurial success and credited Tan Sri Liew on putting Malaysia on the world stage.

Professor Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohd. Ariffin bin Hj. Mohamed was also honoured in the conferment of the honorary award of Emeritus Professor. The title of Emeritus Professor is a prestigious title recognising the value the individual has acquired due to his outstanding contribution to the university in leadership, teaching, research and community service.

“Our mission is to be committed to the delivery of education of the highest quality with emphasis on hands-on training, and in support of this mission, we will continuously improve and cultivate the experience of students from the moment they think of applying, to the moment they graduate,” said Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman MAHSA University.

Despite being a young university, MAHSA University has been making great waves in gaining recognition both nationally and abroad. Today, MAHSA University has more than 1100 international students from seventy-five different nationalities.

The new Sports Complex at MAHSA University has the capacity to accommodate up to 2,000 people, and includes an Olympic-size diving & swimming pool, training restaurant and banquet hall, gym and other sports amenities.

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iftikhar Hanif from the The Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Wins at the 3rd ICAN 2018, Canada

The competition was supported by Innovation Initiative Co-operative Inc. (ICO), International Federation of Inventors Associations (IFIA) and World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA). This leading international innovation exhibition was held at the North York Memorial Community Hall in Toronto Uptown, Canada, on 1st September, 2018. The main purpose of the event was to exhibit creativity by the innovators. This year marked its third annual hosting of inventors, students, entrepreneurs, and researchers from more than forty countries.

MAHSA University takes pride in emphasizing that this group led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Iftikhar Hanif had earlier presented the same two projects, namely, MEDHUT (DIGITAL LIBRARY OF MEDICAL APPS / Online Indexation & Citations System for Healthcare Related Apps With Colour Coding) and EduQR (A Learning Through QR Codes & Gamification), along with ‘Poke Med Educational Tool’ (PET) were presented before in MTE 2018 at PWTC, Malaysia, where they secured 2 Bronze, 1 Gold & Special Innovation Award as well as Gold Medal in ITEX 2018 at KLCC.

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MAHSA Lecturer Wins Bronze in the Battle of the Chefs

Published on: 22-11-2018

MAHSA University’s Chef Lecturer, Mohd. Ariff Yusoff, won the Bronze medal in the inaugural Battle of the Chefs held from the 5th to 7th October 2018. The culinary competition, sanctioned and organized by Penang Chef Association (PCA), was held at the Subterranean Penang International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SPICE Arena).

More than 250 chefs “gladiators” participated in over 1000 battles at the SPICE Arena to pit their skills and culinary wizardry for honor and fame. The participants were from different countries including Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

MAHSA Chef lecturer, Mohd. Ariff Yusoff, took up the challenge to participate in the Main Course; Fish/Seafood category. He prepared Pan-Fried Norwegian Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce and added crispy sliced potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and oven-baked salmon skin as sides and garnish. In the final battle, he took home the Bronze.

“Chef Ariff has demonstrated the skill, motivation and determination necessary to win the award”, said Michelle Thong, Dean of Faculty of Business, Finance and Hospitality.

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IET On Campus Inauguration @ MAHSA

Published on: 31-10-2018

The inauguration of the IET On Campus @ MAHSA was officiated by IET Malaysia Local Network chairman Ir. Chris Chew Shee Fuee at MAHSA University on 19 July 2018. IET is the acronym for The Institution of Engineering and Technology. IET is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with over 168,000 members in 150 countries.

IET On Campus is designed to support everyone in the Faculty of Engineering and I.T. with MAHSA students at the heart of it. It will give them access to tailored practical, technical and career-related resources and help create links with industry and other universities, building a platform to demonstrate skills and raise profiles. IET works to engineer a better world by inspiring, informing and influencing MAHSA’s members, engineers and technicians.

Becoming a member is not only prestigious but also an investment in the future since IET can provide opportunities for students to pursue their careers with one of its 1,700 business partners, which include Siemens, BAE systems, Rolls Royce etc. IET offers scholarships and awards for students and apprenticeship. Student members can have full access to study materials, seek revision advice, and find out how to write final projects and writing technical reports. IET also works to develop Engineering communities that enable individuals to connect, share knowledge, ideas and opportunities with a specific network of individuals.

In addition, IET Malaysia Local Network Vice Chairman, who is also the Dean of Engineering Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Leong Wai Yie, received sponsorship from IET On Campus for the Engineering, Science and students exhibition held on 16 July 2018.

This is another milestone in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, MAHSA University. Engineering staff are encouraged to register as Chartered Engineers and then Professional Engineers to fulfil the requirements for Engineering Accreditation Council, Malaysia. Professional talks and trainings will be provided by IET as part of the heart of the world's pre-eminent knowledge-sharing network for engineering and technology professionals. Scholarships, international travel grants, conferences and professional networks are available to IET members to further enhance their global connections.

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MAHSA plays prominent role at ISQua World Conference 2018

Published on: 31-10-2018

It is not often that modern western and traditional medicine practitioners share the same stage. MAHSA University was given the chance to share their point of view in an informative and thought-provoking sessions at the International Society of Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) conference in Kuala Lumpur on 23rd to 26th September 2018. MAHSA University’s very own Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, was given the singular honour of chairing the sessions on Traditional and Western Medicine.

Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran spoke on “Focusing Only on Clinical Indicators is a More Effective Quality and Safety Strategy than Participating in an Accreditation Programme.” He also had the honour of presenting the chapter on Malaysia entitled “From Maternal Mortality to Maternal Health” during Professor Jeffry Braithwaite’s final plenary session. MAHSA is honoured to have played such a prominent role at this prestigious international conference, held in Malaysia for the very first time.

Professor Chung-Ching Chio, a prominent neurosurgeon and Superintendent of the Chi-Mei Medical Centre in Tainan, Taiwan, led the panel for the first session entitled “A Cross-Talk between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in Healthcare Quality”. The audience was informed that the governance, audit and quality-improvement mechanisms are very similar in both types of medical systems. The participants learnt how public policies and educational and accreditation programmes are implemented to ensure patient safety and the quality of traditional Chinese Medicine.

The second part of the discussion, led by Dr. Mark Lin Chi-Jeng, the current President of the Joint Commission of Taiwan and a Professor of Orthopaedics, threw light on the integration of chinese and western medicine in medical education and clinical training. Examples of both traditional and western medicine were shown, and students participated in joint ward rounds for educational purposes. The audience also learnt about the application of the healthcare matrix in clinical teaching and the chinese medicine curriculum designed for students of western medicine.

Many questions were directed towards the regulatory framework of both systems as traditional and western medicine remain separated in many countries. A practitioner is often not allowed to practise both methods. However, many patients do employ both methods on their own in the treatment of their various ailments. The faster there is integration between both systems, the better it will be for patients.

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Nursing Students Outbound Mobility Programme To Macau, China

Published on: 31-10-2018

In July of this year, two nursing students from MAHSA University– Sebrenna Lim Yenru [Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing] and Wong Pui San [Diploma in Nursing] were selected to represent Malaysia for the Kiang Wu Nursing College (KWNC) Summer Student Exchange Programme in Macau, China. The selection was based on their excellent academic performance and active participation in co-curricular activities.

This collaboration between KWNC and MAHSA University provides a platform for nursing students to build and expand their connections in the nursing world as well as opportunities to experience academic and practical skills and intercultural exchanges from various cultures. MASHA University was delighted to select Sebrenna and Pui San to represent not only the university but also our country Malaysia in this programme.

The theme for this summer programme was ‘Nursing and Health in the Context of Tourism Industry,’ which included few core simulation workshops based on subthemes of ‘Integration of Teaching, Research and Social Service in the Field of Nursing Profession’ and ‘Development of Nursing Profession in the Context of Tourism Industry’. A total of thirty (30) nursing students from various countries – Malaysia, Macau, China, Thailand, Hong Kong and United States attended the programme. Despite their differences in background and cultural perspectives, the nursing students were able to be actively engaged throughout the workshops.

The programme also included a 10-minute presentation by each country’s representatives, in which our nursing students presented on ‘Development of the Nursing Profession in the Tourism Industry – Malaysia,’ with the guidance and support from their lecturers in the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, MAHSA University.

Besides the academic sessions, the nursing students were brought on an educational tour of the KWNC campus, Kiang Wu Hospital, Kiang Wu Memorial Hall, Pou Lei Centre of Fu Hong Society (Rehabilitation for Autistic community), Caritas Integrated Service Centre for Elderly and several Macao heritage sites.

Sebrenna and Pui San expressed their gratitude to MAHSA University for these meaningful and eye-opening experiences. They have learned a lot about medical tourism and expanded their social circle among the future registered nurses from different countries.

The mobility programme is an enriching experience on many fronts. They learned to appreciate diversity, which they consider an important virtue for all Malaysians to adopt. This programme was shared in a presentation on the 12th September 2018 which was attended by nursing students and lecturers with the hope to inspire MAHSA students to participate in more mobility programmes and widen their horizons.

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Towards Specialization In Nursing: Be More

Published on: 31-10-2018

Nephrology Nursing, also known as renal nursing, is a specialised field that requires high technical skills apart from being competent, knowledgeable and caring registered nurses. According to the Health Ministry’s Hemodialysis Quality and Standards Guideline, there must be at least one registered nurse or medical assistant with at least six months of relevant training for every six dialysis patients in each centre on each shift. This creates a huge demand for nurses to be trained in dialysis, congruent with the urge of the Ministry of Health to equip more nurses with specialisation in the field of nephrology (renal medicine).

MAHSA University has embarked on this initiative and developed the Post Basic Certificate in Renal Nursing. The curriculum framework is designed in accordance with the standard criteria for approval of nursing programmes by the Nursing Board of Malaysia and with the provision of specialised nursing recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia and other health care industries. The 6-month programme consists of eight weeks of intensive theoretical studies, sixteen (16) weeks of clinical placements, one week of revision, and examinations. MAHSA University has engaged with government hospitals and private dialysis centres to ensure that students will have the best working experiences during their clinical placement.

On 2 July 2018, MAHSA University was delighted to successfully start the first cohort for Post Basic Certificate in Renal Nursing with approvals from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Nursing Board of Malaysia (NBM). Twenty registered nurses from various private hemodialysis centres across Malaysia under full employer sponsorships have been enrolled in the programme.

Backed by a strong academic team of highly qualified lecturers with vast clinical experiences in adult and paediatric nephrology nursing, a panel of industry experts, fully equipped clinical skills labs, MAHSA’s Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is poised to be the centre of excellence for nursing education in this region.

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Lecturer wins ISPOR Asia Pacific 2018 Travel Grant to Tokyo, Japan

Published on: 31-10-2018

The International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) is a leading professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) globally. The Society’s mission is to promote HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally.

Dr. Sohail Ahmad, Lecturer from Faculty of Pharmacy at MAHSA University was a recipient of the ISPOR Asia Pacific 2018 Travel Award. The award includes the complimentary conference registration of USD 850, training courses worth USD 600 and accommodation and traveling valued USD 1,800. Dr. Sohail presented his research findings and participated in three courses of Health Economics and Outcome Research, namely: Introduction to Real-World Data and Informatics in Health Care, Patient-reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs): Cross-cultural Development and Validation, and Network Meta-Analysis and Indirect Treatment Comparisons.

ISPOR 2018 Asia Pacific Conference was conducted in Tokyo, Japan on 8th to 11th September 2018. The conference brought together healthcare professionals, policy makers, patient representatives, researchers and academicians, regulators and health technology producers on a single platform. More than 780 presentations were given in the form of plenary sessions, spotlight sessions, issue panels, workshops, forums, podium presentations, poster presentations and symposia.

During Asia Consortium session, Dr. Sohail shared the strategic research priorities of Faculty of Pharmacy with ISPOR President, Professor Dr. Federico Augustovski and Director of Global Networks, Robert Selby. Both the experts appreciated the vision, role and accomplishments of ISPOR MAHSA University Student Chapter.

The professional skills and lessons learnt from the congress provided a chance for global networking for future collaborations, and strengthening the abilities regarding the key concepts of pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes. This experience will help the ISPOR MAHSA University Student Chapter to pursue its research aims more proactively and become one of the major contributors for future clinical research and scientific publications at ISPOR Malaysia Regional Chapter as well as Clinical Research Centre, Malaysia.

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Building Upon the Strengths of the Alumni

Published on: 31-10-2018

The one-day physiotherapy alumni seminar organised by the Physiotherapy Department of MAHSA University held on 22nd September 2018 was a roaring success. This seminar focused on key issues related to practices and the trends in the development of physiotherapy in Malaysia. The event brought together over a hundred participants of MAHSA’s alumni, students and lecturers.

In her welcome speech, Associate Professor Chan Sook Chin who was also the Chairperson of the conference highlighted on the strategic drivers and how they significantly influence the future of physiotherapy. She mentioned that the topics covered in the seminar are vital and aspirational as they would help to chart a futuristic view of physiotherapy.

The keynote address was made by Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj. Abdullah who is the Pro-Chancellor and founder of MAHSA University. He was pleased to recognize many MAHSA University alumni and he expressed a sense of joy that this event was solely planned and executed by the alumni of MAHSA University.

The President of the Malaysian Physiotherapy Association, Madam Yew Su Fen spoke on the profession in the next 10 years and walked the audience through the history of physiotherapy. She presented on the vital role physiotherapists play in the management of global health conditions such as obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and cerebral vascular disease. She explained the current trends of delivery and the influence of technology which have substantially contributed to the reformation in the field of physiotherapy.

Mr. Saravanakumar, Principal Assistant Director from the Allied Health Division, Ministry of Health focused his session on how the Malaysian Allied Health Professional Act (AHPA) works in the governing of practitioners and the professions, the impact on practitioners and the public as well as the benefits of regulating the professionals. His presentation included the significance of the AHPA to promote and maintain highly professional standards of conduct for healthcare providers, enhancing practices, identifying and authorising legal practitioners so that the safety of healthcare receivers will not be compromised. He also spoke on the updated regulations in terms of practicing licenses and its requirements as one of the government’s initiatives in maintaining high standards of competency and professionalism.

Assoc. Prof. Chan Sook Chin presented the challenges in the real world of practitioners and the importance of staying competitive and innovative. Innovation and ethics have to be understood by physiotherapists. She reminded that physiotherapists need to assess who their competitors and partners are. She highlighted the importance of formal and informal continuous professional development to develop a strong and competitive profession.

The programme ended with an interactive and interesting panel discussion. The panellists were the founders from Precise Rehab, Mr. Frederick Khoo, Biorehab, Mr. Ady Kim, Apple Physiotherapy Centre, Mr. Vincent Tan, Rehab Concept, Miss Jacinta Lim and Heal Studio, Mr. Eman Yazid. They are the MAHSA alumni who are now entrepreneurs. The participants asked pertinent questions on the challenges faced by young physiotherapy entrepreneurs in setting up their private practices or related rehabilitation businesses or services. The concerns raised were on age factors, finance, sustainability, the necessary qualities and skills required to emulate in being a successful entrepreneur.

The feedback given from the seminar evaluation by the participants were on a positive note. The distinguished speakers were individuals with astounding experiences in the field of physiotherapy and healthcare profession. The participants were very satisfied with the scope covered in this one-day seminar and wish such seminars will be held in the future.

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World Environmental Health Day 2018

Published on: 31-10-2018

In conjunction with the World Environmental Health Day 2018, MAHSA University hosted the Seminar for Global Food Safety and Sustainability, organized by the Selangor State Health Department 26 September 2018.

The theme of this year’s celebration was the “Global Food Safety and Sustainability.” The Seminar was officially launched by Dato' Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim, the Director of the Selangor State Health Department. It was attended by more than 550 participants of the various health officers from the State Health Department.

A health innovation exhibition booth and environmental health posters were also presented by various researchers from public and private universities. Academic presentations on Environmental Health and Safety programmes were presented by representatives from the Food Quality and Safety Division, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council, the Pharmacy Division of Selangor Health Department and Department of Environmental Health, MAHSA University.

MAHSA University has a track record of producing more than 600 graduates of Environmental Health and Public Health, with fully accredited programmes like Master of Science in Public Health, Bachelor of Environmental Health and Diploma in Environmental Health.

Dr. Subramaniam Karuppannan, Head of Department of Environment Health MAHSA University, and co-chair of the Seminar, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Health who has been working closely with MAHSA and in particular to Puan CT Zawiah, State Chief Environmental Health Officer and co-chair of the event.

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Lazada and MAHSA University Sign MoU to Cultivate the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Malaysia

Published on: 29-10-2018

KUALA LUMPUR, 19th October 2018 – Lazada Malaysia and MAHSA University have joined hands in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the growth of online business in Malaysia. This strategic partnership will see the incorporation of real world insights from Lazada into the syllabi taught to MAHSA University’s students.

Present to officiate the ceremony and sign the memorandum were Christophe Lejeune, Chief Executive Office of Lazada Malaysia and Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa Bin HJ. Abdullah, Executive Chairman and Board of Director of MAHSA University, witnessed by representatives of both MAHSA University and Lazada.

“We are excited to be collaborating with MAHSA University as we continue to drive and accelerate the growth of entrepreneurship in Malaysia. Last month alone, 1 of 4 online Malaysians visited Lazada – proof that eCommerce has become essential for any business to succeed in an increasingly technologically advanced world,” said Christophe Lejeune, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Malaysia.

“Lazada is all about making digital entrepreneurship accessible, simple and quick from anywhere in Malaysia so that ‘Everyone Can Sell’, and we are happy to share our insights, tools and best practices with future entrepreneurs. We hope that initiatives such as this will contribute to the government’s goal of doubling growth in the eCommerce sector,” he added.

“This MoU signed with our new industry partner, recognises Lazada’s capability in the area of digital entrepreneurship. This agreement is in line with the MAHSA University’s vision to develop and promote entrepreneurial culture, with which we seek to inspire MAHSA students to view changing landscapes as a source of opportunities,” said the Pro-Chancellor of MAHSA University.

The MoU is part of a wider outreach effort by Lazada to cultivate the culture of entrepreneurship among the youths towards the forefront of the digital economy. It is also an initiative that has materialised towards the establishment of the entrepreneur hub with Lazada, being the Southeast Asia’s largest online shopping platform that facilitates thousands of transactions daily.

Lazada will be working together with the University to introduce customised trainings based on the current level of readiness and potential growth in entrepreneurship the country. The partnership will also allow MAHSA University students to interact and learn from world-class trainers from Alibaba, TMall, and Lazada to share insights. They will also have access to Lazada University, Webinars, learning materials and curated live sessions covering key topics of selling and nurturing a business.

MAHSA University has established a strategic partnership with Penang International Dental College (PIDC) by introducing the first batch of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) where the leading tertiary education is going to host PIDC students with its world-class facilities. The signing of this partnership which took place on 22nd October 2018 at MAHSA University, Saujana Putra Campus, was attended by the representatives from PIDC including the PIDC’s Managing Director and Pro-Chancellor, Dato’ Sri Dr. S. Sharavanan, the PIDC’s Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ajay Telang, while MAHSA was represented by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj Abdullah and also the Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah.

This collaborative programme will enable PIDC students to utilize the facilities provided by MAHSA University in the first two years of their studies. They will continue with the rest of their education at the PIDC Campus in Penang. According to the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Rosnah Binti Mohd Zain, the inaugural BDS programme will have the opportunity to use anatomy and simulation labs, anatomy suites, equipped with phantom heads which are essential and required for the second year of training.

On the other hand, the PIDC’s Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ajay Telang stated that PIDC was pleased to have the opportunity to conduct the programme at MAHSA. He said that the available facilities which are world class are so well laid out and ready for use. Among these are 120 simulation units, 220 dental chairs, 170 units of prosthetic labs and other advanced facilities.

The future of dental education is looking bright with great demands from the industry. With great facilities supported by highly experienced specialist lecturers, MAHSA and PIDC are poised for further growth.

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Delegations from Embassy of Tajikistan in Malaysia Visit MAHSA University

Published on: 28-09-2018

On 3 October 2018, MAHSA University had the honour of hosting a delegation from the Embassy of Tajikistan in Malaysia. The group comprised of 13 members from the embassy, the Committee of Tourism Development under the Government of Tajikistan, general managers of tourism companies, a journalist and the producer.

Executive Chairman, Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa Bin Hj. Abdullah welcomed the Chairman of Committee of Tourism Development under the Government of Tajikistan, H.E Numon Abduqafforzoda and H.E Doctor Muzaffar Muhammadi, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Malaysia at the Senate Room. It was then followed by the VIP’s speech. The delegation was briefed on MAHSA University’s origins and achievements.

After the exchange gifts sessions, the delegation was escorted to the Multipurpose Hall, where hundreds of our students were eagerly waiting for the address by VIP about authentic experience, untouched diverse landscape, modern cities, heritage, and great hospitality of Tajikistan. Around 1.30pm, the delegation was taken on a tour of MAHSA University and MAHSA International School.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) is a 3-year programme, designed in consultation with a panel of experts and has been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The programme has four different areas of specialisations; i.e. Data Management, Game Computing, Mobile Computing and Network Computing. The specialisations will further ensure that more focus and depth are accorded to ensure that the MAHSA BIT graduate will be at the forefront of the industry.

The industrial training component in Year 3, Semester 1 further ensure the integration of knowledge and skills to industry needs and expectations. Students are not only exposed to real work environment experience but they also have the opportunity to be mentored and guided by established industry players.

The Research project in this programme enable students to take on R&D with commercialization, develop the academic and practical aspects of chosen area of study and reinforce the independent learning skills. This is where students will demonstrate higher level of critical thinking analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance their employability.

Well known for being industry relevant, MAHSA continues to place top priority in ensuring all programmes have constant input from industry experts. With the launch of this new programme, MAHSA is indeed excited to produce I.T. specialists who will contribute to the Information Technology sector in areas of e-commerce, cyber security, web and mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT).

B.IT graduates may find employment as computing professionals in both the commercial and technical sectors of the computing industry and even in manufacturing, commerce, small businesses, financial enterprises, public utilities, education or welfare.

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 557,100 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.

Based on the Malaysia salary guide 2018/2019, the Information Technology (IT) sector had grown robustly driven by building momentum in areas of e-commerce, web and mobile applications and Internet of Things (IoT). In Malaysia, IT spending in 2018 is forecasted to rise 5.7% to RM65.2 billion, faster than the projected global pace of 4.5%. The increase in spending will focus on adopting business digitalisation, blockchain technology and big data to encourage learning and artificial intelligence. Of note, corporations are expected to spend substantially on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, with global software spending projected to rise 9.5% in 2018 and 8.4% in 2019. That will in turn, necessitate accompanying investments into talent acquisition and related sub-categories such as human capital management and analytic applications. Devices segment is also seen growing 5.6% globally this year to US$704 billion. Cyber security concerns and corresponding countermeasures will also likely be a major investment theme as major cyber-attacks continually made headlines in 2017.

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Collaboration with ChongQing University

Published on: 28-09-2018

MAHSA University’s Faculty of Engineering and I.T. initiated an engineering collaboration with ChongQing University, one of the top 35 universities in China, on 19th July 2018 at MAHSA University. The launching of this MAHSA-ChongQing Collaboration was held at the Engineering/Pharmacy Block Auditorium Level 9, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra Campus.

This collaboration between ChongQing University and MAHSA University is aimed at enhancing the orderly and free flow of economic activity and allowing the efficient allocation of resources. It is also intended to foster market integration and create a regional economic cooperation framework to benefit all.

Professor Ming K. Lim, BEng (Hons) PhD Floc CMILT, Executive Dean of College of Mechanical Engineering, ChongQing University, spoke about the “One Belt One Road” concept where he emphasised the importance of international collaborations that involve various institutions, namely University of Bologna, Italy, the National University of Singapore, and Coventry University, UK.

His talk aimed to inspire and drive IoT to the next level in the research community and for practitioners in the world. The IoT forms the fundamental platform to the next digital economy, especially for international collaborations. The first part of his talk touched on digitalisation in RFID technology and the second part discussed the integration of big data analysis, artificial intelligence and cloud manufacturing.

The collaboration will pave a pathway to global challenges for Engineering Industrial revolution 4.0. With this collaboration, MAHSA’s Faculty of Engineering has the opportunity to utilise the research centres at ChongQing University, which include Robotics Workshops and Industrial Innovation. Students and staff can also attend various programmes like workshops, seminars and conferences. ChongQing University will also play an important role in assisting MAHSA for the upcoming international level conference on 26th and 27th November 2018. This will give MAHSA’s Mechanical Engineering students access to the best education practices, setting a benchmark for MAHSA’s Faculty of Engineering and IT.

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MAHSA Foundation – A Gateway to the World

Published on: 28-09-2018

Foundation programmes equip pre-university students with the knowledge and skills they need to secure places in top international universities. Choosing the right Foundation program is as important as choosing the bachelors degree. A good Foundation Progamme should be intensive and academically rewarding. It should also be a dynamic incubator that opens up options and pathways.

MAHSA’s Centre for Pre-University Studies provides students with a learning environment that helps them to adapt into the vital transition from school-based learning to university-based learning, thus creating a sense of familiarity with the university’s learning system a year prior to degree programme entry.

The Foundation in Science and Foundation in Business are fully accredited by MQA, and have well-balanced curriculum, designed in consultation with university partners, to ensure the successful integration of knowledge and skills, enabling a seamless transition into an undergraduate study of choice. It is designed to be both challenging and intensive, providing students with the knowledge and skills highly desirable by universities all over the world.

In collaboration with SELSET, MAHSA University now opens the gateway to the following universities in New Zealand:

University of Auckland

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

University of Waikato

Massey University

Victoria University of Wellington

University of Canterbury

Lincoln University

University of Otago

This collaboration adds to more options and choices for MAHSA Foundation students. These include pathways to the eight New Zealand universities in popular subject areas as well as niche areas such as Arts, Music, Design, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Forestry, Archaeology, Physics and Astronomy, Marine Science etc.

With over 250 degree options to choose from, students now have amazing opportunities to widen their horizons and pursue the programme of their passion. A team of education consultants from MAHSA and SELSET offer free consultation to help students and parents make the right choice.

Indeed, the MAHSA foundation programmes let students take ownership of their own academic destiny.

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Full Re-accreditation of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

Published on: 28-09-2018

MAHSA’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) has successfully obtained a re-accreditation by MQA. The re-accreditation was awarded for a further three years.

MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Graduates can then take the professional examinations and be qualified as pharmacists in hospitals and medical centres, or choose to go into production, marketing and distribution, research and development, or education.

Professor Dr. Munavvar Zubaid, Dean of the faculty, who led the faculty towards this success, said that the full accreditation is a testament of the quality of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme. With this accreditation in hand, along with its well qualified academic staff, GLP certified teaching and research laboratories, and state of the art instrumentation, MAHSA’s Faculty of Pharmacy will strive to be a premier Pharmacy Faculty in the country offering pharmacy education nationally and internationally.

The accreditation exercise was carried out by a panel representing the Malaysia Pharmacy Board and Malaysian Qualifications Agency from 2nd to 4th May 2018.

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Exploration into the Civil Engineering Industry in Milan, Italy

Published on: 28-09-2018

MAHSA University recently launched two new programmes: the Diploma in Civil Engineering and the Bachelor of Civil Engineering. On the heels of its launching, the Department of Civil Engineering visited civil-based industrial companies in Milan, Italy to explore possible enhancements for the Civil Engineering programme.

The visit was to three major international companies in Milan, Italy, namely, Controls Group, Sina Group and Bracchi. MAHSA University’s made this trip with several industry players in Malaysia which are Kajang Rocks Group, OPUS International (M) Berhad, a subsidiary UEM Edgenta Berhad and Engineering Laboratory Electronics Group.

Controls Group is a specialists in concrete testing system, soil mechanics and advance pavement testing systems. They also provide training programmes for new laboratory equipment and laboratory visits to their company for benchmarking purpose. They brought the participants to two companies to whom they supply their laboratory equipment, Sina Group and Bracchi.

Sina Group is highly qualified in the field of diagnostic research and holds specific competences in the control and surveillance of bridges, viaducts and galleries, and in road and airport paving maintenance engineering with their high-performance technologies and quality checks of the materials used in works of maintenance and construction using Controls laboratory equipment.

Impresa Bracchi specialises in the field of general construction, both in the public and private sectors. They have fixed plants for the hot-mix asphalt and cement-bound layer and two mobile plants for the production of cement mixture and concrete, and own a modern and fully-equipped laboratory with highly skilled staff.

MAHSA University’s Civil Engineering programmes offer the best education possible to prepare students to become capable and responsible professionals, scientists and engineers, and through this visit, promises more extensive research with quality results that will benefit the industry. The programmes address industrial needs, ensuring that graduates have highly relevant skills.

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Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Science, Malaysia

Published on: 28-09-2018

MAHSA University is honoured that another member of its academic staff has been awarded the fellowship of the Academy of Science Malaysia in 2018. He is Professor Dato Dr Ravindran Jegasothy, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He is recognised for his area of expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with subspecialisation in Advanced O&G.

The Academy of Science was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. Its mission is to be the nation’s thought leader and to pursue excellence for matters related to Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), to be an Apex Advisory body on science, technology and innovation (STI) matters, to be an effective promoter of public understanding and awareness of ST and to make STI a basis for economic development and societal well-being.

ASM brings together experts in all areas of research, especially scientific and technological endeavours, and with a core membership of the best scientific minds in the country, the Academy is positioned to be the advisory body on STI matters. It understands the vital role science plays in issues like the environment, sustainability, energy and as such paves the way for a higher income society. This is why ASM endeavours to advance the agenda on science as a basis for long-term economic development and societal well-being.

ASM Fellows consists of distinguished STI experts who have made exceptional contributions in their fields. Fellowship is awarded based on a stringent selection process in six different disciplines: Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering and Computer sciences; Mathematics, Physics and Earth sciences; Medical and Health Sciences; Science and Technology Development industry. Senior Fellow & Academician Prof Dato’ Dr Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah is the chairman of the Medical & Health Sciences sector. The most inspiring Fellows with an outstanding body of work will be conferred the designation Senior Fellows, and an Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a non-scientist who has been instrumental in the nation's STI development.

The MAHSA family of Senior Fellows and Fellows have contributed immensely to the scientific advancement of the country in their various fields of expertise and are thought leaders in their respective professional fields. MAHSA is very proud of them and is honoured that they have chosen to pursue their academic work in this university.

Nursing Education Partnership – A Collaboration with Shamalar Nursing College

Published on: 28-09-2018

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, MAHSA UNIVERSITY and SHAMALAR Nursing College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize collaboration in the area of aboriginal nursing education. This collaboration is to engage nursing leaders from MAHSA UNIVERSITY and SHAMALAR Nursing College to promote global nursing education partnerships in areas concerning research, academic programmes and trainings.

With the signing of the MOU, MAHSA students and faculty members will benefit from cultural exchange as well as learning and research.

The MOU was inked during the International Nursing Symposium at Lahore, Pakistan on 5th – 7th July 2018. The International Nursing Symposium is a yearly event held to share on the latest update and advancement and to give insight into critical issues in the nursing profession. The symposium was also a great opportunity to learn nursing challenges affecting different communities.

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Student Mobility Outbound Trip to Da Nang, Vietnam

Published on: 28-09-2018

On 12th August 2018, ten MAHSA University students embarked on a wonderful journey to Da Nang, Vietnam for a two-week summer camp. They were led by Student Experience Manager, Ms Angeline Chan. Students from the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Dentistry and Centre for Pre-Universities Students participated in this mobility programme.

The Mobility Programme to Da Nang offered an array of exciting educational activities and cultural trips, making learning fun and exposing students to new experiences. There were three courses to choose from: “Start Your Business”, “Video Making” or “Fun for Fun English”. Nine students chose “Start Your Business” and one student picked the “Fun for Fun English”. Classes were conducted interactively with supervisors who gave them a number of creative learning activities to make sure students are engaged throughout the programme.

Students were also brought out for city tours and even camping. From these activities, they were able to have lots of fun socializing with international classmates while discovering new things, which is also one of the main objectives of the summer camp.

They returned to Malaysia on 25th August, feeling rather bittersweet as they had to part ways with their Vietnamese buddies, but they brought along lots of sweet memories. One thing is certain, they thoroughly enjoyed their time in Vietnam and are now strong advocates to student mobility programmes.

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MAHSA as co-host in 4th International Conference in Public Health (ICOPH 2018) Thailand

Published on:30-08-2018

MAHSA University co-hosted the International Conference in Public Health(ICOPH 2018).It was held in Bangkok,Thailand from 19th July to 21st July 2018,in partnership with The International Institute of Knowledge Management(TIIKM).Prof.Dr.Hematram Yadav from Department of Community Medicine,Faculty of Medicine&Biomedical Sciences,MAHSA University was one of the invited conference Co-Chairs from Malaysia.With the theme “Promoting Quality and Safety in Health Care towards Healthy Communities”,the conference was the leading interdisciplinary platform for presentation of new and advanced research results in the field of Public Health.

The conference was attended by more than 300 hundred delegates from more than 35 countries and about 40 Universities worldwide.

It provided a good exposure to our students and staff and would glorify MAHSA University in the eyes of the world.MAHSA’s MBBS students,Mr.See Yee Ching and Mr.Ho Yen Yi were the selected ones to present a paper entitled ‘Quality of Life of Local and International Medical Students at MAHSA University.’

The other delegates including Muhammad Qamar from the Faculty of Pharmacy who presented a paper entitled ‘Assessment of Depression among Geriatrics Patients Staying Geriatric home care in Klang’ and Mr.Sohail Ahmad with the paper entitled ‘Severity and Sources of Perceived Stress Among Pharmacy students in Malaysia’.

All the papers were well received by the participants and many delegates showed keen interest in MAHSA University.The next conference(5th ICOPH 2019)will be held in Malaysia and we hope that more staff and students will play an active role in the conference.

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Creating Career Ready Graduates

Published on: 30-08-2018

MAHSA University organised its first Career Fair, bringing together students and future employers on 27th July 2018. With over 14 companies taking part in the event, students were able to connect on a personal basis with future employers for internship and job placement opportunities.

Predominantly, the employers gave this event a thumbs-up. Their comments were that the university has prepared the students well for the event and they came prepared for the chance to be interviewed.

Students were also made aware of various career prospects in different industries such as healthcare and finance. To most of the students, this was a first experience and they were eager to learn about the various jobs available to them.

MAHSA University is also proud to announce that the 14 companies are now official industrial partners of the university. Students will be able to receive job postings from these companies via the student portal. Collaboration with such companies has always been one of MAHSA’s objectives, and with this recent partnership, the university is off to a good start!

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Outshining the Rest

Published on: 28-08-2018

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology successfully organised an Engineering and Science Students Exhibition (ESSE) on 16 July 2018 at the campus in Bandar Saujana Putra. The Guest of Honour was Dato Dr. Choo Yuen May, Vice President of Malaysian Invention and Design Society.

The “Best Project Award” was won by a team from MAHSA University led by Sheih Muhammad Buhari with team members Mohd Azli Ayob, Syazana Syahirah Jamaluddin, Afnan Abd Kareem and Baraah Fuad with a project entitled “Smart Child Alert Car System”.

The Engineering and Science Students Exhibition (ESSE) 2018 is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Science Exploration. The aim of the exhibition was to nourish students’ research, design and innovation skills in multidisciplinary areas relating to engineering, science and technology. Organised by MAHSA University’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) in collaboration with the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET), the exhibition also aimed to support and encourage students in the sharing of knowledge, research work and experience which will ultimately contribute to the development of engineering, science and technology, and to develop their communicative skills through oral and presentations.

A total of forty-five groups participated in the exhibition, with forty-five medals consisting of five gold, fifteen silver and twenty-four bronze medals to be won. Each participant also received a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET). The panel of judges comprised professionals with various expertise, including those from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) and lecturers from MAHSA University.

The participants had the opportunity to showcase their communication skills to explain their innovative projects and to network and collaborate with each other internally as well as with other universities.

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First Accreditations in Postgraduate Medical Programmes

Published on: 28-08-2018

MAHSA University has garnered international esteem yet again as the provider of quality education with yet another distinguished accreditation. We have proudly advanced forward with another significant step towards achieving our mission by receiving full accreditations for the Master of Science in Public Health and Master of Medical Sciences (Anatomy), from the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

Inaugurated in 2014, the Master of Science in Public Health was audited by MQA in 2017 through the assessment of several crucial factors including quality, standards and compliance to MQA benchmarks. This achievement reflects the coordinated efforts of those involved at every stratum, beginning with the faculty members of the Community Medicine Department and the Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences led by the then Head Of Department Professor Dr. U Than Winn under the judicious guidance of the Dean, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy.

Currently, students from nine different countries are pursuing this Master’s degree which promises them a future with far wider horizons. The programme is structured and delivered to ensure that our graduating students acquire adequate knowledge and skills in the realm of public health and the necessary leadership and entrepreneurship qualities to serve the nation and the world. The programme is currently led by an experienced Public Health specialist, Associate Professor Dato Dr. C Prathapa Senan.

MAHSA University is also one of the only two Malaysian Universities offering the programme of Master of Medical Sciences (Anatomy), fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) in June 2018. The combined efforts of the Department of Anatomy, headed by Professor Dr. Subramaniam Krishnan, and under the leadership of the Dean, Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, are what resulted in this programme’s full accreditation in June 2018. The programme standards envisioned are not only governed by MQA but also benchmarked to comply with the best international practices. The programme includes both local students and international ones from Libya, Palestine and Iraq. It provides students with the requisite knowledge and skills to be successful professionals in teaching at the both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to conduct high quality research and to efficiently undertake their doctoral studies (PhD or its equivalent).

Besides being the provider of quality education, MAHSA University also assures the provision of a healthy environment and an excellent blend of culture so that students from different countries all over the world with multifarious socio-cultural backgrounds can easily adapt and learn to their maximum potential. The success of these programmes is a major contributing factor towards the vision of MAHSA University as the centre of excellence.

This question was answered by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of MAHSA University, Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican at a Lecture in the Distinguished Speakers Series organised by the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy. The Galen Centre promotes and advocates public debate and education on ideas and proposals which support individual freedom, choice and innovation in the health and social sectors.

The question and choice of speaker was very apt. Malaysia, having made tremendous strides in healthcare since independence, is now at a crossroads due to changing demographics, an ageing population, dramatically different political priorities and the social challenges of rising costs of living and health. Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican was a former Director-General of Health well-known for a calling a spade a spade. He was firm and decisive in decision-making, and doctors often classify the period under his stewardship from 2005 to 2011 as the Golden Age of Leadership in the Ministry of Health.

His expertise in liver disease is widely acknowledged and his guidance frequently sought after by various international organisations such as the World Health Organisation, United Nations Development programme and the World Bank.

Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican identified various challenges faced by Malaysia for the reform of healthcare in Malaysia. These included the rural-urban migration that had occurred due to people seeking better economic opportunities, as well as illegal foreign workers who sustained certain sectors of the economy such as construction and the service sectors, and the lack of enforcement of the various rules and regulations governing these workers that led to emerging and re-emerging diseases that have impacted the health of the general population.

There has been an increase in the aging population that will require more health resources such as special geriatric wards, trained nurses for aged care and the provision of associated support services such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

A particular challenge that must be met with an effective solution is the public/private dichotomy with inequitable resource allocation. This is compounded by the rising cost of healthcare including the cost of drugs. We need to keep pace with advances in medical technology, including the use of artificial intelligence and the use of big data, for evidence-based solutions.

Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican emphasised that we must not lose sight of the need for patient safety goals and the continuing avoidance of medical errors. Lessons from other sectors such as the aviation industry will continue to be utilised in this regard.

He emphasised that we need to drive towards the vision of encouraging people to achieve universal access to quality healthcare either in the public or private sector. This can be done by enhancing targeted support for underserved communities, improving delivery systems for better health outcomes, expanding the capacity to increase accessibility wherever required, and intensifying private sector and NGO collaboration with the public sector to increase health awareness.

Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican answered the question asked in the topic of the lecture in the affirmative and utilised his vast experience in healthcare in describing various approaches. In particular, reforms would be very useful and critical in the integration of the public and private sectors, strengthening primary care, and in the implementation of a national healthcare financing scheme. This talk was another illustration of how persons holding positions in MAHSA have contributed to and are continuing to contribute towards the development of healthcare in Malaysia.

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Expanding Horizons in Pre-University Studies

Published on: 28-08-2018

The Foundation programmes in MAHSA created opportunities for their students to participate in student mobility programmes with partner universities around the globe.

On 29 June 2018, Lim Jing Yue, an exemplary student from Foundation In Science was awarded full scholarship for the Shanghai Summer School Programme hosted by the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was an excellent platform for international students to acquire additional knowledge and exchange cultures.

The Shanghai Summer School Programme 2018 consisted of six parts: “Basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory”, “Chinese Pharmacology”, “Acupuncture and Tuina”, “Clinical Medicine”, “Health Care”, and “Chinese Culture” and included theories on the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as “Holism”, “Yin Yang” and “Ba Gua”, whose unique perspectives are built on ancient Chinese wisdom, and activities such as Chinese Medicine lectures, Chinese language classes, Taichi classes, cultural experiences and visits to subsidiary hospitals. Participants learnt the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives of the anatomy and pathology, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, meridians, collateral and “tuina” (Chinese massage). Participants were urged to bring their newfound knowledge back to their own countries and to spread the benefits of Chinese Medicine so that it can be acknowledged throughout the world and especially by relevant authoritative organisations.

In addition to classes, the Shanghai Summer School programme also included trips to interesting parts of Shanghai such as the Shanghai Museum, the Bund, Oriental Pearl, Huang Pu River, and cultural experiences in the form of Chinese operas, acrobatic performances, and calligraphy and Chinese painting classes.

Jing Yue’s interest in medicine and his aim to be a doctor propelled him to choose MAHSA University, a major provider of superior education with our superior teaching methodology, industry-based curriculum and excellent facilities. In his one-year Foundation of Science at MAHSA University’s Centre for Pre-University Studies, Jing Yue gained the advantage of an excellent educational programme and the benefit of being under the tutelage of experienced and professional lecturers. Through MAHSA’s student-centered learning and personal mentor-mentee sessions, Jing Yue has excelled in his studies and coped well with stress through the constant guidance of his lecturers and mentors.

Jing Yue expresses his gratitude MAHSA University lecturers who consistently encourage him to go forward and push boundaries in his education. We are very proud that he was sponsored for and attended the 2018 Shanghai Summer School programme, through which he has gained invaluable insight from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese to boost the quality education he continues to gain at MAHSA University.

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Upskilling the Engineering Graduate from MAHSA

Published on: 28-08-2018

MAHSA University has reached another milestone in the provision of quality education. Electronics & Engineering graduates from MAHSA University now have better teaching and industry opportunities in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering with the signing of an MOU with Filpal (S) Pte Ltd and Vyrox on 16 July 2018.

Filpal (S) Pte Ltd a regional software development company and Vyrox is a smart-home system provider and one of the top-ten smart-home system integration companies in South East Asia. The signing of this MOU brings the expertise of these industrial leaders to our Engineering Programme and provides our students with opportunities for industrial exposure.

Innovation and technology advances in radio frequency systems and microwave engineering make it imperative that the modern engineering graduate keeps abreast of these changes. The use of modern home-living devices is increasing the necessity of these technologies.

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) conducts virtual symposiums every year. This competitive symposium calls for research projects globally. Each contribution to the project is evaluated by a panel of five independent clinical pharmacy experts, and shortlisted projects are presented in two interactive sessions. Authors have to present and be available for real-time online question-and-answer sessions alongside their virtual posters.

In the 2018 ACCP Virtual Annual Symposium, FIVE (5) projects from MAHSA University (the highest number of contributions by any University in Malaysia) were accepted and virtually presented along with real-time online question-and-answer sessions.

The presented projects included two community-based studies: 1) Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) among childcare workforces in childcare centres and preschools; 2) Public Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Depression in Kuala Lumpur, and three hospital-based studies: 1) Medication Use and Self-Efficacy (MUSE) and Perceived Diabetes and Self-Management (PDSM) Among Adult Diabetic PPatient; 2) Missing Doses in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia (collaborative project); and 3) Study of Healthcare Team Awareness of Statin Usage Among Outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

The abstracts of these studies will be published in Pharmacotherapy, Volume 38, Number 6 (Online ISSN: 1875-9114, impact factor: 3.196). The published findings will help to design and conduct future educational campaigns and policy efforts addressing the prevention of HFMD, improving self-management and self-care practices among Malaysian diabetic adults, reducing depression among the general public, and reducing the incidence of missed doses in ICUs of hospitals.

Six engineering students from MAHSA University were invited to exhibit their robot at Robocon Malaysia 2018. The event was held at the Dewan Seri Sarjana of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) from 19 to 22 April 2018.

Prior to the showcase, teams from 36 institutions of higher learning were required to submit their robot to the robot check platform for assessment in order to qualify for the exhibition. MAHSA was one of the institutions that made it to the showcase on 20 April 2018.

Robocon Malaysia is a national robotic showcase open to all Malaysian undergraduates. Participants from different institutions were required to develop their own unique robots based on guidelines set by the Robocon committee.

The theme was inspired by an ancient Japanese exercise that involves throwing a ball through a ring at specific distance and height. Based on the topic given, the participants had to develop a robot that can load one or more shuttlecocks at any given time. It must also handle, receive and throw shuttlecocks.

The students were eager to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have learned in their course. With the support and guidance from their lecturer, the students constructed two types of robots. The first was a manual robot which is controlled by a joystick while the second was an automatic robot. They succeeded by applying three areas of knowledge they have learned in their BEE programme: electronic, mechanical and programming. The students had fun constructing the robot even though it was a challenging process and added they were confident with their robots.

MAHSA was the only team that used Arduino, an open-source electronic platform, to control the robot. The BEE students took the initiative to build the smallest robot in the showcase that could perform the same task as the robots from other teams.

Through this experience, the students gained better understanding of how mechanical and electrical parts work. They also learned the importance of executing projects within the given budget and also working efficiently as a team. The BEE students were grateful and appreciative of the support given by the management and faculty.

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MAHSA’S PHD Nursing Receives Full Accreditation

Published on: 30-07-2018

MAHSA’s Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is proud to have made yet another groundbreaking achievement by the pioneer among Malaysian private universities to receive full accreditation for its PhD in Nursing programme.

The programme that started in March 2014 is fully-accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). There are currently 21 students in the programme, including those from USA, Australia, Middle East and Indonesia.

Mr. Manfred Mortell, a 63-year-old Australian, is the first student be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing. He achieved distinction in his thesis for his excellent work. His research titled, “Patient Advocacy among Saudi Arabian Adult Intensive Care Nurses: A grounded theory study”, was published in the British Journal of Nursing, Journal Health Specialties and Malaysian Nursing Journal.

The PhD in Nursing programme aims to prepare researchers to develop, evaluate and disseminate new knowledge in nursing and health sciences. It also provides nurses the foundation to be leaders in research that advances nursing science and contributes to public health. Students are required to publish their findings in journals and make presentation in conferences before graduating.

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery is committed to bringing changes to nursing practice and education to meet the needs of the country.

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Biomedical Student Excels in Business Plan Competition

Published on: 30-07-2018

Hasniza binti Azman from MAHSA’s MBBS programme was awarded third place for her remarkable performance in the ASEAN Virtual Business Plan Competition 2018, National Level - Malaysia.

136 entries were submitted from 32 universities for the event held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam on 10 May 2018.

Ms. Hasniza teamed up with students from other universities to develop i-wellness, a unique business project that brings together medical health professionals with various expertise to improve healthcare services in Malaysia.

Since better health contributes to economic progress, there will always be high demand for healthcare specialists.

The recognition was the result of skilful execution, good teamwork and admirable spirit.

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MAHSA Labs are GLP Certified

Published on: 30-07-2018

MAHSA UNIVERSITY is pleased to announce that 24 of its multidisciplinary laboratories have been awarded the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certificate.

GLP is an international quality control system covering various processes and conditions conducted in non-clinical health and environment studies. Its standards are set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and further verified by the Compliance Monitoring Programmes (CMP) through periodic inspection of test facilities and audit of GLP studies.

The university’s compliance with strict GLP guidelines meant that studies submitted by MAHSA students will inspire confidence in the validity and integrity of their data. Due to the quality assurance that came with GLP compliant test facilities, their data will also be more acceptable to the 36 OECD member countries such as France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, United States, etc.

This meant that students from faculties such as Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences as well as Health and Sports Sciences will benefit from the consistent and reliable delivery of practical and studies conducted in MAHSA University labs.

MAHSA University is proud of this achievement and it is committed to providing high quality education and facilities to its students.

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MAHSA Collaborates with Belt and Road Countries

Published on: 30-07-2018

MAHSA’s Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Science is proud and honoured to be the sole Malaysian representative invited to the Belt and Road International Medical Education Alliance (BRIMEA) in Shenyang, China.

BRIMEA is a comprehensive medical alliance formed by 48 medical education institutions from 15 countries located along the Silk Road. The alliance aims to promote cultural exchange, academic discussion and collaboration with experts from other participating countries.

MAHSA attended the first BRIMEA council meeting on 26th May 2018 as one of its founding members. Some of the universities in this alliance include:

China Medical University

Capital Medical University

Nanjing Medical University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Azerbaijan Medical University

University of the Philippines, Manila

Mahidol University, Thailand

College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan

All members signed the Shenyang Consensus at the conference whereby its core principles are to promote harmony and improve quality of life, to advocate education as the foundation to cultivate future talents, to save lives and to uphold medical ethics.

In the following two days MAHSA participated in the 2nd International Forum on Higher Medical Education. Professor Dato Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, MAHSA’s dean of Faculty of Medicine, gave a well-received talk at a plenary session on “Challenges in the Globalisation of Medical Education”. Dr. Ravindran also took the opportunity to introduce MAHSA University to the audience and shared the university’s experience in handling large international student population.

The collaboration enables MAHSA community to form stronger cultural and academic ties with medical education institutions from other countries for mutual benefits.

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CPA Australia Accredits MAHSA Accounting Degree

Published on: 30-07-2018

The Faculty of Business, Finance and Hospitality is pleased to announce that its Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) (BAC) programme has been accredited by CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant).

CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a global membership of over 160,000 finance, accounting and business professionals. Their core services include education, continuing professional development, technical support and advocacy for the profession. The CPA (Aust.) designation is recognised globally, with members in 125 countries and regions.

Other than CPA, MAHSA’s Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) programme is also accredited by:

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - United Kingdom

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

MAHSA’s programme offers students a streamlined pathway to professional memberships. Upon completing their three-year accounting programme, graduates can gain associate membership to CPA Australia and undertake entry-level accounting jobs.

Graduates of MAHSA’s BAC programme will give potential clients or employers assurance of their competency and knowledge. For a successful career in professional accountancy, choose MAHSA.

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MAHSA Collaborates with Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Published on: 30-07-2018

12 students from Suzhou, China attended a training programme from 9 to 13 April 2018 at MAHSA University. The programme was specifically arranged for the Bachelor of Public Health students from Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU).

The event was officiated by Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, dean from Faculty of Medicine, followed by an introduction to MAHSA’s MSc Public Health programme from Associate Professor Dato’ Prathapa Senan.

The participants consisting mainly of third and fourth year students, were led by Dr. Zheng Feei Ma, team leader of XJTLU, as well as staff members, Associate Professor Robert Lynch and Secretary of the Department of Public Health, Dr. Jiang Wanyi.

The programme, ‘Introduction to Healthcare in Malaysia’, was coordinated by Prof. Dr. Hematram Yadav from the Department of Community Health at MAHSA University. The need for such a programme was initiated when Prof. Yadav met with Prof. Lynch in July 2017 at the 3rd International Conference of Public Health in Kuala Lumpur. From the interaction, Prof. Yadav developed the programme for XJTLU students and staff with the objective to provide them an introduction to the healthcare system in Malaysia.

The programme covered theory as well as field visit to Taman Medan Health Centre, a district hospital in Tanjung Karang. It also included a briefing by Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham bin Abdullah, Deputy Director General of Health from the Ministry of Health (MOH). From the visit, the students gained valuable practical experience and knowledge on the accessibility and availability of health services in Malaysia, known for having one of the best rural health infrastructures in the world.

Students were also shown various health programmes carried out in rural and urban areas. In return, they collaborated with MAHSA and provided the latter a briefing on the projects and studies conducted by them in China.

On 12 April 2018, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between MAHSA and XJTLU. The MOU aims to facilitate collaboration between both institutions. The scope of cooperation includes:

Staff exchange or mutual visits to both institutions

Participation in seminars, symposiums, academic meetings

Special short-term academic programs including international workshops

Development of joint publications and research activities of common interest

Doctoral student training and development

*Student exchange in Bachelor and Master programmes

Participation in mutually-beneficIal activities

With the signing of the MOU, MAHSA students and faculty members will benefit from the cultural exchange as well as collaborations with XJTLU in common research areas. The move will benchmark MAHSA’s MSc Public Health programme against XJTLU’s.

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Congratulations to Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy

Published on: 18-07-2018

MAHSA University is proud to announce that our very own Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy, the Dean of our Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, is now an ISQua Expert and a member of ISQua’s international accreditation panel. ISQua is The International Society for Quality in Health Care, a global organisation with its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and a history that dates back to 1985.

Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy was invited by ISQua to join them as an expert because of his expertise in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, specifically in areas of maternal and perinatal mortality reduction. Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran served thirty-five years in this capacity with the Malaysian Ministry of Health, and has contributed extensively to the improvement of the quality of health in the country. Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran has also shared his expertise in these areas as a technical consultant with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as the IPPF in North Korea, Kampuchea and Vietnam. His work has been published considerably in scientific journals and presented in many international conferences. In the year 2003, he was awarded the Distinguished Community Service Award by the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). Besides his pivotal role as the Dean of MAHSA University’s Faculty of Medicine, the Professor is also a Councillor and surveyor for the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) and the current secretary of the Asian Society of Quality in Healthcare.

ISQua is a global organisation with five continents represented on its ten-person Board. The expertise of ISQua and its network of members is a highly valued resource by those in the medical and social care community all over the world. ISQua strives to improve the quality and safety of healthcare worldwide through education and the sharing of knowledge, through external evaluation, and giving support to health systems as well as connecting people through global networks. They are closely associated with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and assist with technical and policy advice as well as knowledge sharing as part of WHO initiatives. ISQua also conducts professional development educational programmes which includes talks, debates, online workshops and webinars in all areas of healthcare safety and quality.

Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy’s new role as a distinguished expert with ISQua confirms MAHSA University’s position as a provider of not only world-class higher education but also highly sought-after healthcare expertise.

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MAHSA Shines on with MIDS 2018

Published on: 13-07-2018

The Malaysia International Dental Show (MIDS) 2018 on 4th May 2018, held at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre was a huge success. The conference was jointly organised by the Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University and the Malaysian Dental Dealers Association (MDDA).

The main objectives of MIDS 2018 were to enhance dentistry skills and knowledge of dental professionals as well as to collaborate with dental traders in promoting the growth and success in forming symbiotic relationships in the industry.

MAHSA was the only dental school, out of 13, in Malaysia to be chosen as a partner to organise this three-day event. MAHSA’s Faculty of Dentistry is the first dental school in Malaysia to have organised its own international scientific conference.

Prof. Dr. Phrabakaran, renowned dental radiologist in Malaysia and Head of MAHSA’s Department of Oral Biology delivered a keynote lecture to a full house on CBCT Imaging - What to Watch Out For? while Dr. Padmini Hari, periodontist and year 4 coordinator of MAHSA’s Faculty of Dentistry, talked about integrating periodontics knowledge to other branches of dentistry.

In his lecture on Dental Technologists on Innovations in Dentistry - Are you ready?, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Santhosh Kotian, MAHSA’s Head of Department of Prosthodontics; stressed the need for dental technologists to embrace recent advances in their laboratory setups. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kranthi Raja Kacharaju received positive feedback from participants on his workshop about managing complex endodontic cases.

Students benefited from the productive conference and workshops. The year 3, 4 and 5 students who volunteered to organise the scientific conference also expressed delight in gaining experience organizing events and honing their management skills in the process.

More than 1000 delegates and visitors attended the well-received event. 94 booths, including 54 international exhibitors, showcased the latest dental materials, products and technology. This accomplishment showed the experience and capability of MAHSA’s Faculty of Dentistry.

Through this conference, MAHSA staff and students had the opportunity to network with professionals all over the world.

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MAHSA Engineering Gears Up for Industry 4.0

Published on: 13-07-2018

With automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies as the current trend, Industry 4.0 is reshaping the way we manufacture goods and the way we work. As the world enters the latest industrial revolution that is Industry 4.0, there is a need for individuals to adapt to this change and be prepared for their future career.

The purpose of the MOU is to establish collaboration with industry leaders in science and technology. MAHSA aims to produce highly-skilled individuals who are able to meet the needs of the industry.

The president of its Malaysia Chapter, Mr. Krishnan J. Srinivasan, assured that PMIMY will work closely with MAHSA through research projects, symposiums and surveys as well as share information through publications and work sessions. PMIMY’s treasurer, Mr. Khairul Anuar bin Mohd. Saffian, was also present at the event. PMI is the world’s largest non-profit professional membership association for the project management profession.

MAHSA will be receiving five units of IoT (Internet of Things) devices from the Managing Director of Iconix Consulting Sdn. Bhd., Puan Masliza Osman, who is accompanied by the Principal Consultant, Dr. Tan Su Wei and Technical Specialist, Mr. Kenneth Wong. These donated devices will be placed in the Embedded System Laboratory. MAHSA students will benefit from learning this technology.

The Managing Director of MS Compost, Mr. Mahathevan S. Arumugam, highlighted that the company will embark on a research collaboration with MAHSA for wastage and green environment technologies in multi-industrial sectors. The equipment for the research and its laboratory will be set up at the university.

MAHSA UNIVERSITY strives to develop its students into highly-demanded professionals through research and innovation opportunities at all levels.

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Digital Radiography, the Future of Medical Imaging

Published on: 28-06-2018

With its wondrous ability to reveal accurate visuals of diseases in mere seconds, digital radiography (DR) is fast replacing traditional X-Ray imaging. Not only does it save time and improve accuracy, DR also reduces radiation exposure, making it safer for patients. It is for these reasons that DR is the future of medical imaging technology.

MAHSA’s Medical Imaging Department (MID) strives to produce highly-skilled radiographers who can contribute to medical institutions everywhere. In view of this, the department from MAHSA’s Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences organised a two-day seminar on digital radiography on 27 and 28 April at MAHSA University.

Dr. Bidi Bin Ab Hamid from the Radiation Monitoring and Control Division of the Ministry of Health gave a lively interactive presentation on radiation protection in digital radiography.

All guest speakers had ten to thirty years of working experience in their respective fields. The experts presenting that day were:

More than 130 attended the seminar. The participants consisted of clinical preceptors, qualified radiographers, lecturers and radiography students.

MAHSA students spent two productive days gaining valuable insights from key players in the industry and networking with the relevant technology suppliers. They also learned to make comparisons between various systems in the market.

The comprehensive programme included a total of fourteen lectures covering the basic principles of CR & DR, image acquisition and processing, the latest equipment, medical information, radiation doses and protection as well as quality control.

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MAHSA Students Shine at Engineering Competition

Published on: 28-06-2018

First-year students from MAHSA’s Diploma in Civil Engineering programme were the second runner-up in the National Tower Crane Building Competition organised by Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP). The intervarsity contest was held in conjunction with Engineering Week 2018, an event supported by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

The first-year diploma students took up the challenge despite knowing they would be competing against degree students. They built a lightweight and structurally sound model that would be strong enough to hold the maximum required load.

The team from MAHSA explained that they had to innovate to create the best structural arrangement in accordance with strict contest rules and design guidelines. With the support of their lecturers, the students built several models and conducted multiple testing on the structures.

The participants were elated that their model had outperformed the other 43 designs in terms of structural performance, cost efficiency, design creativity and tidiness. They expressed their gratitude to their MAHSA advisors, Madam Syazana, Dr. Nurul Huda and Associate Professor Khairul for their guidance. The students jested that they were attracted by the award but added it was their lecturers’ continuous support that motivated them to do their best. The team received a RM400 cash reward for their innovative design.

The overall process simulated real-world engineering issues such as solving spatial constraints and fabrication processes as well as project management and teamwork efficacy. The civil engineering students were able to apply classroom knowledge into practical tasks. This reflects on the dedication and expertise of MAHSA’s educators in producing high-quality, competent students.

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Engineer an Electrifying Future with MAHSA

Published on: 28-06-2018

MAHSA’s Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree programme has been fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC).

EAC is the only recognized accrediting body for engineering degree programmes in Malaysia. Endorsed by the EAC and MQA, MAHSA’s Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree programme will give assurance to prospective employers on the quality of MAHSA’s graduates.

The programme also meets the Washington Accord standard of engineering. This means graduates of the degree programme can practice engineering in countries covered by the accord. The 19 signatories include Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, United States, United Kingdom, etc.

Having an EAC-accredited qualification also meant that MAHSA graduates are able to register with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) to practice engineering in Malaysia. They can also join the Public Service Department (JPA) with MAHSA’s Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree programme.

Prior to the accreditation, the panel paid a visit to MAHSA’s Bandar Saujana Putra. MAHSA’s curriculum and facilities were evaluated in accordance with EAC’s strict criteria. Staff and students also underwent thorough assessment via interviews and dialogue with industry stakeholders.

EAC and MQA’s recognition on the programme meant that MAHSA University delivers quality engineering education and produces highly-competent graduates.

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MAHSA's MBBS Granted Recognition by Sri Lanka Medical Council

Published on: 28-06-2018

MAHSA University is pleased to announce that its Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme has received a five-year recognition from the Sri Lankan Medical Council (SLMC). The recognition runs from 2018 to 2023 and is expected to attract more students from Sri Lanka. This recognition will enable students with MAHSA qualifications to provide professional services in their own country.

Dean of Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Science, Professor Dato' Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, explained that the recognition by SLMC was indeed another proud moment for the faculty, who participated in the rigorous assessments that included site visits as well as interviews with students and faculty members.

There are currently 120 international students enrolled in this programme under the Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Two of them are from Sri Lanka while most come from Thailand and India.

Other than the SLMC, MAHSA’s MBBS programme is also recognised by the Medical Council of Thailand and Medical Council of India, both of which allow students to sit for the entrance examinations in their respective countries after graduation.

Besides Thailand and India, MAHSA’s graduates also work in Maldives, Bangladesh and even in countries as far as Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya and Mauritius.

MAHSA University’s growing success in gaining recognitions from numerous medical councils from abroad shows that its Faculty of Medicine can now be benchmarked against established peers in the region. This is a feat the university can truly be proud of and it will definitely be added to one of MAHSA’s many list of achievements.

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MAHSA’s Midwifery Student Delivers Distinction

Published on: 28-06-2018

A student from MAHSA’s Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (FONM) achieved distinction in her Midwifery Specialisation (Part 1) Licensure Examination. Ms. Kamala A/P Lathumanan joined MAHSA’s Advance Diploma in Midwifery in April 2017 and took the exam on 11 April 2018. She was a staff nurse at Kelana Jaya Medical Center (KJMC). There were also fifteen other students from the faculty who sat for the examination and passed.

MAHSA’s FONM has an outstanding track record of students achieving great results in the examination set by the Midwives Board Malaysia. The faculty has produced 97 nurse-midwives since the programme was introduced in 2011. There were three who obtained distinctions in the programme: Ms. Loo Yong Chyi (10 September 2014 Exam), Pn. Norliza Binti Abu Bakar (10 September 2014 Exam) and Pn. Siti Noorsahara Binti Hussin (31 March 2015 Exam).

Those who have completed MAHSA’s Advanced Diploma in Midwifery will be qualified to sit for the licensure examination. Successful candidates will then be certified by the Midwifery Board Malaysia and graduate as State Registered Nurse and Midwife. This qualification is recognized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

International students from the Philippines, Kenya and Somalia also took the Advanced Diploma. Many have graduated from this programme and secured high positions in their respective nursing departments.

These success stories are a testament to MAHSA University’s commitment to be the centre of excellence on Higher Education in the region.

Group photo of Midwifery Nursing students (cohort April 2017) with their lecturer and clinical instructor at MAHSA University

The Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is an alternate pathway to obtaining a university qualification.

Knowledge and skills can be gained through work experience. These experiences are then converted into academic credits via APEL. Working adults who had obtained enough credits will be able to receive a more accelerated and flexible tertiary education.

To fulfill MAHSA’s entry requirements, the student must:

be a Malaysian

be at least 30 years of age in the year of application

have a minimum qualification of STPM, Diploma or equivalent

have relevant work experience

The first intake of APEL students were successfully recruited in January 2018 at MAHSA University. MAHSA UNIVERSITY is proud to welcome 58 students to their Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) programme and 19, to their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.

‘Pre-Workshop Questions’ where students review lessons before classes to have more time doing hands-on activities under the lecturer’s guidance

For each module offered in a semester (14 weeks), there will be F2F learning sessions followed by tutorial sessions on a monthly basis to guide students in their assignments and pre-final exam questions.

All the assignment and case study analysis questions are designed to integrate the students’ work experience with the theoretical knowledge they had learned in formal setting. They will learn to define problems and provide solutions to others in their fields.

Besides formal learning, MAHSA had also arranged industrial guest lectures, which is in line with industrial requirements, as well as organised research methodology workshops to help students improve on their research skills for their Final Year Project (FYP).

Mr. Sivagnanakumaran, Head of Postgraduate Department of the Faculty of Business, Finance and Hospitality commended Malaysians for their eagerness to equip themselves with knowledge and added how proud he is to make higher education more accessible to all.

With MAHSA UNIVERSITY’S Flexible Learning Mode, working adults with hectic lifestyles and busy schedules can finally achieve their learning goals and have better work opportunities.

Transformasi Nasional 2050 or TN50 is an initiative to plan for the future of Malaysia in the period 2020 to 2050. From the vision of becoming a developed nation, we should strive to be amongst the top countries in the world in economic development, citizen well-being, and innovation. Assoc. Prof Zahrah’s challenged nurses to be ready to face the next 30 years. The world in 2050 will be much different from the world today. She said that this objective needs to be fleshed out and given meaning by Malaysian citizens themselves. She said that all Malaysians must let their voices be heard, share their views and ideas, and jointly set our objectives for the nation's future.

The International Conference on Manual Therapy organized by the Physiotherapy Department of MAHSA University held on 5 & 6 May 2018 at Saujana Putra Campus was a resounding success. The first of such conference in Malaysia, it highlighted the latest treatment techniques which will be beneficial to the clinicians, academicians and students of physiotherapy.100 physiotherapists, 176 physiotherapy students and lecturers attended the conference and two pre-conference workshops on manual therapy techniques and a post conference workshop on pain.

There are two keynotes, four plenary sessions and four symposiums presented by esteemed speakers as well as 8 free paper presentations.

The Chair of the conference and also the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences Associate Professor Chan Sook Chin, in her welcome speech emphasized that manual therapy is one of the specialized hands – on techniques to reduce pain and improve a patient’s functional ability. It is the main scope of practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and its clinical outcomes depend on strong evidence and clinical reasoning. Physiotherapists had greatly contributed to the development of manual therapy approaches and techniques.

The opening address was made by Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj. Abdullah. He stated that the increase in public awareness of physiotherapy is due to the establishment of private education in physiotherapy. Physiotherapy was once associated only with massage therapy. He was pleased to recognize many MAHSA University alumni attending the conference as part of their Continuous Professional Development. He reiterated the physiotherapists play an important role as healthcare providers.

The invited speakers are experts in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and manual therapy. Dr. Steve Milanese, Director of International Center for Allied Health Evidence, Sansom Institute and the Programme the Director of Health Sciences from University of South Australia who has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of ergonomics, evidence-based practice, manual therapy and health care. He presented the keynote on “The history, practice, and evidence in manual therapy'', he highlighted how manual therapy evolved over the centuries, the birth of International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (IFOMT) and the paradigm shift towards Evidence-Based Practice Model.

Professor Dr. Helen Slater, a prominent speaker is the clinical researcher from Curtin University also a dedicated enthusiast in the ﬁeld of musculoskeletal pain recognized both nationally and internationally across government sectors, professional bodies, health industries, consumer bodies and not-for-proﬁt organizations. Her keynote address is Moving evidence into the assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain: real-world applications' The emphasis was given on health and economic challenges of persistent pain, individualized targeted ‘right care’, models of care and translating policy into practice.

Two other invited international speakers are Dr. Nagarajan from Australia and Dr Subhash Khatri from India. Dr Nagarajan, a researcher and musculoskeletal and sport physiotherapist has conducted many workshops and symposiums in Malaysia, India, Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea, contributing greatly towards evidence based practice in physiotherapy profession. He spoke in the plenary session on Neuro-muscular therapy and motor control approaches in manual therapy practice and in the symposium he presented an interesting paper on sensorimotor characteristics of tennis elbow: implication to physiotherapy practice. Dr. Subhash Khatri, a pioneer in the field of Manual Therapy with his significant contributions over the years, he has 55 research publications in National and 14 in international journals. He has strong fundamental views on foundation and authored books on physiotherapy and electrotherapy. He spoke on the Combined Assessment and treatment of spine and presented in the symposium he presented the Manual techniques of the shoulder.

The other two speakers are Dr. Mary Cardosa, an anaesthesiologist who has developed clinical services, health workforce education and pain research in Malaysia presented many useful facts on the chronic pain and the problems identified with the establishment of Chronic pain programme in Malaysia. Dr. Low Soo Fin who is a Radiologist in the Imaging Department of KLSMC, Malaysia shared many MRI images of lesions in the knee and spine and how the radiological findings are interpreted. The information given provided participants an understanding of the conditions and injuries.

There were 33 participants from various hospitals and clinics within Malaysia and one international participant from Japan attended the Pre-conference workshop 1 on "Advanced Manual Therapy Assessment and Treatment using Maitland – Based approach including Neurodynamic Testing" conducted by Dr. Steve Milanese. The prime focus of this workshop was on Maitland’s concept and Neurodynamics in managing spinal problems. There was a good level of interaction between participants and instructor throughout the session. All participants had an opportunity to experience their acquired skill with appropriate feedback from the instructor.

A total of 8 paper presentations from international and local academicians. Various studies on musculoskeletal problems were presented and the best presentation was awarded to Mr. Sim Yuet Yu. The title of the paper is Knowledge and practice of Manual Therapy among physiotherapists in Malaysia. This conference has encouraged the lecturers to develop interest to conduct more research in the future.

Pre-conference workshop 2 on "Integrated approach to motor control training for non-specific lumbopelvic pain and posterior pelvic pain.” was conducted by Dr. Nagarajan Manickaraj attended by 34 participants from various hospitals and clinics within Malaysia. The hands-on integrated approach includes Positional release therapy, Muscle energy techniques, Myofascial release techniques and Taping with some theory introduced in the beginning; there was a good level of interaction between participants and Instructor throughout the session. Instructor shared some case studies and his experiences during the session. The workshop provided new insight for all the participants to approach the cases with differential diagnosis and management of mechanical low back pain and posterior pelvic pain.

The post-conference workshop was conducted by Prof. Dr.Helen Slater on "Driving evidence into meaningful real-world practice to improve musculoskeletal pain outcomes". The main focus of the workshop is on making sense of pain, understanding different types of pain and persistent pain. Complex musculoskeletal pain cases were analysed and discussed based on a conceptual framework and current pain signs. The emphasis given to participants that they are able to develop the ability to assess and treat patients to ensure good clinical outcomes. The workshop was interactive with case discussions and hands-on demonstrations.

Altogether there are 18 sponsors for the Conference, 9 had put up exhibition booths. The companies were suppliers of physiotherapy equipment, pain relief modalities, supports and aids for joints and others. The feedback given from the companies is good. They were very satisfied with the patronage and the exposure of the exhibition booths. Biofit Technology and Services and Innomed Sdn Bhd were two Premium Sponsors.

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Student Mobility Programme with Airlangga University, Indonesia

Published on: 30-05-2018

Five Students from MAHSA University’s Doctor of Dental Surgery programme participated in the Student Mobility program with Airlangga University, Indonesia from 5th – 18th March 2018.

Universitas Airlangga is the second-oldest university in Indonesia located in Surabaya, East Java. It was founded in 1948 as a distant branch of the University of Indonesia, dating back to 1913. Airlangga was the top university regarding "Citations per paper" based on the QS Asian University Ranking 2014. According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities 2011, it took the 4th place in Indonesia and 22nd in the Southeast Asia region.

The 14-day Airlangga Short-Term Study Program has been designed to promote international learning experience amongst students, as well as to foster positive and healthy relationships and collaborations amongst the universities in Asia.

During this program, Associate Professor Dr Prathap accompanied the students for the first two days and delivered guest lectures to the undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Orthodontics. Our students had the opportunity to attend conferences, laboratory courses, skills training through hands-on activities and close observations on clinical treatments carried out at Airlangga Dental Hospital. They were also involved with the local community in volunteer works to create a positive impact on the society. Of course, sightseeing and cultural activities were part of the experience too.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is delighted to announce that our two teams, which represented MAHSA University under Class E: I.C.T, Multimedia & Telecommunications, Electricity and Electronics at the International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (i-ENVEX), proudly took two silver medals home. The event was held on the 13th to 15th April 2018 at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP).

I-ENVEX is a premier international exhibition with the objective to encourage young innovators, engineers, and students to get involved in research and educational debates and to provide them with a platform to showcase their inventions. In this year’s event, 408 products were presented by 163 high school students, 92 UniMAP participants, 72 local students from Malaysian institutions and 81 international students from 16 countries such as India, South Korea, South East Asia, Canada, Romania, and The United States.

Two months before the exhibition, both teams started to research the current market products to identify their drawbacks and limitations by reading journals and company websites. They aimed to invent and patent a competitive product to fill the gap in the market and meet customers’ needs. After thorough research, each team chose a commercial project category and drew up the details and benefits of the product which were going to be prototyped. Using various software and applying a trial and error approach, electrical simulation diagrams were drawn, and the best one was selected. Using the same approach the programming of the products was tested. It was a time-consuming process as the students had to ensure a well-programmed circuit was produced. After one and half a months of hard work, the fabrication of the actual products started. With limited time and resources, both teams managed to complete the project with the support of internal and external sponsors.

The first project entitled Intelligent Wheelchair Control Using Speech Recognition System for Disabled Patients was invented by Naechitra Jothi (4th year) and Tahirrih Sebastian (3rd year). The leader of the team was Nik Nur Zuliyana.

Fire Fighting Robot was the second project invented by Tjong Tze Jiet (4th year), Lim Zhen Mao (4th year), and Lim Wai Ki (3rd year). Siti Afifah did a great job leading and supervising the team. After a long 11-hour journey from MAHSA University, Saujana Putra Campus to UniMAP, Perlis, the students finally presented the end products. It was worth every minute of it as the teams proudly witnessed how amazed the judges and other participants had become with their inventions. They were humbled by the positive feedback they received from the audience.

Participating in I-ENVEX, not only the gave the students the chance to showcase their inventions, but also presented them with an opportunity to exchange ideas with national and international researchers and inventors.

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For Students, By Students! MAHSA’s Faculty of Medicine at AMEA 2017 Hong Kong

Published on: 30-05-2018

A delegation of four senior medical students were invited to participate in the Poster Exhibition at the 9th AMEA Symposium cum Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education 2017. The event was hosted by The Hong Kong University on 14 – 16 December 2017.

Established in 2001, AMEA is the association of Asian medical schools with its secretariat in the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine. This years’ event coincided with the 130th anniversary of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. The theme of the symposium was "Preparing Healthcare Learners for a Changing World."

MAHSA University Faculty of Medicine published its first student magazine called ‘An Initiation of The Faculty Magazine, Under the White Coat’ in May 2017. What’s interesting about this magazine is that it is entirely written, edited and run by a students' editorial committee. Incidentally, the magazine has continued to grow from strength to strength and its third online issue has recently been published.

MAHSA students’ poster presentation was a narrative portraying the healthy blend of local and international students in the faculty and presenting students’ experience. The Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University was represented by:

Nakorn Nuntasuakasame

Alvin Chai Chung Liang

Chong Chai Wen

Thanet Narula

Apart from the students’ exposure to new perspectives in an international arena, networking with the medical students of The Hong Kong University, the students represented MAHSA at Asian Medical Students’ Association Hong Kong (AMSAHK), a body which brings together the medical students from across Asia. The experience of networking with the doctors and students from participating universities enlightened our students.

Being part of an international conference, held in one of the oldest and leading medical schools in Asia and the world was a dream come true for the students. Even though young, this exposure gave the students confidence that with dedication and perseverance we know in them, the sky is their limit.

MAHSA University held another of their Distinguished Lecture Series 2018 on Friday 11th May at 3.00 pm in the Auditorium at their Bandar Saujana Putra Campus. The lecture, entitled “Swimming Against The Tide – From Laparascopy To Robotic Surgery”, was presented by Professor Dr C Palanivelu, Gastroenterology & Laparoscopic Surgeon of GEM Hospital & Research Centre in Coimbatore, India.

Two hundred and thirty attentive participants comprising academicians, faculty members and students packed the auditorium to full capacity despite the day being an unexpected public holiday in Malaysia. The Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman, Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Haniffa bin Abdullah, introduced the speaker who has had a very illustrious career. Professor Dr C Palanivelu actually grew up on an estate in Malaysia and fought against all odds to acquire his education in the medical field. He is now an accomplished laparoscopic surgeon and has been awarded numerous national and international awards.

Professor Dr Palanivelu enthralled the audience with the real-life story of his accomplishments and his foray from laparoscopic surgery to robotic surgery. He talked of his experience in using laparoscopic surgery in performing bariatric procedures to manage diabetic patients. He has also successfully managed many cancer patients and advocated the use of the laparoscope for more complete excision of tumour tissue. The talk elicited a lot of questions from the audience

MAHSA University’s Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) is a forum through which eminent scholars, thinkers and world leaders speak on important issues in the arts and sciences of Medicine or in some other field of contemporary importance in an effort to enrich the academic field, institution and the community. The DLS hopes to provide visionary perspectives with the underlying philosophy of “leader leads leader”, to provide an opportunity for the academic staff to interact and update the community on current developments, and to improve the networking of the Faculty of Medicine in particular and the University in general. Professor Dr C Palanivelu was a worthy participant in this series as he is an acknowledged world authority in laparoscopic surgery.

At the end of the lecture, Professor Dato’ Dr Ravindran Jegasothy, MAHSA University’s Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, delivered the vote of thanks. He thanked Dr Palanivelu for motivating the students and being a good role model to ensure that they excel in Medicine. The event ended with a presentation of a token of appreciation.

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MAHSA's Dean of Engineering and Information Technology Shines with Two Awards

Published on: 27-04-2018

MAHSA University proudly congratulates Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Leong Wai Yie, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, on winning two very prestigious rewards. She received the Venus International Women’s “Outstanding Award” for her specialisation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Venus International Foundation of India, and the “IEM Woman Engineer Award 2018” by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).

Ir. Dr. Leong was conferred the Venus International Foundation of India “Outstanding Award” at the Radha Regent Hotel in Chennai, India on 17th March 2018, and the IEM Woman Engineer Award 2018 at an award ceremony held at Wisma IEM, Petaling Jaya on 21st April 2018.

The Venus International Women’s “Outstanding Award” recognises inspirational and talented women who have demonstrated excellence in their respective disciplines, while the IEM Woman Engineer Award acknowledges engineers who have made exceptional contributions to the engineering profession and shown outstanding achievement in the field in Malaysia.

MAHSA University commends Associate Professor Leong for her success, for being a respected leader in her field, and for being a worthy inspiration and mentor not only to MAHSA’s engineering students, but to all students at MAHSA.

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National Dental Intervarsity Games (DIVG) 2018

MAHSA University congratulates the winners who brought home two golds, three silvers and three bronzes in the National Dental Intervarsity Games NDIVG 2018 held on the 8th and 9th of April 2018 at Universiti Teknologi MARA’s Puncak Alam Campus.

The winners of the gold medals were:

Badminton Men's Singles:

Ee Zheng Lai

Basketball Women’s:

Tracy Lau Hu Yi

Farah Najwa Bt Abdul Fithir

Ng Khai Ling

Nurshafiqah Bt Shariffudin

Lau Xi Lyng

Hurin Aini Bt Ahmad Nordin

Nur Aimi Minirah Bt Aziz

Teoh Cha Yee

Apphia Ooi Nei Shuen

Lee Zi Thing

Sharon Selva Kumar

The winners of the silver medals were:

Badminton Women’s Singles:

Lydia Sim Jia Yen

Table Tennis Women’s Singles:

Stephanie Seah Yixin

Netball Women’s:

Tripthpal Kaur A/P Jasmindar Singh

Shahirah Bt Mohd Yunos

Nur Najihah Bt Mohd Bashaabidin

Samantha Idang Luhat

Fatin Bt Mohd Zaidi

Nur Nabila Hayati Bt Shushilil Azam

Nurfatin Afiqah Bt Mat Jin

Adeline Wong Pe Wern

Alyssa Wong Mae Sum

The winners of the bronze medals were:

Tennis Women’s Singles:

Tan Yao Mei

Chess:

Kung Kah Heng

Kung Soon Heng

Peter Kalinga

Sheryl Teo Jing Ming

Damalis Poon Yuin Yieng

Dental Run 5k Group:

Wong Hong Zhang (5th)

Sebastian Yung Kah Weng

Jedd Howell Bidin (6th)

Raphael Lim Zi Sheng

Zainal Imam Bin Abdul Malek

Liew Yi Ning

Low Mei Ying (16th)

Tan Guan Chun (14th)

Tan Yao Mei

Stephanie Seah Yixin

Putri Syazliqa Affea Bt Sirajuddin (4th)

MAHSA University is proud of these achievements that go to show that here at MAHSA, we always try to Be More.

MAHSA University today held a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with three pharmaceutical companies: AbbVie, Nova Laboratories and Vitacare Pharmacy to foster stronger collaboration between the university and the pharmaceutical industry.

MAHSA University’s Faculty of Pharmacy offers post-graduate studies, namely the PhD in Pharmacy and the Master of Pharmacy, and undergraduate studies which are the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) and Diploma in Pharmacy programmes. The faculty also boasts fifteen teaching and research laboratories, of which thirteen are certified by the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), reflecting the faculty’s commitment to quality. To ensure that graduates have adequate clinical training, the university has an agreement with the Ministry of Health Malaysia to send diploma and bachelor’s degree students to any of the thirty Ministry of Health hospitals and the eighteen Malaysian hospitals. Equally important are the Bachelor of Pharmacy students’ placements in community pharmacies and industrial pharmacies.

“With the signing of the memorandums, MAHSA graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) will have the opportunity to undergo one year training as a Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) at Nova Laboratories and Vitacare Pharmacy, which are both recognized by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia as private sector premises”, explained Professor Dr. Munavvar Zubaid bin Abdul Sattar.

Vitacare Group of Pharmacies is the longest serving independent pharmacy in Malaysia. Established since 1987, it has since grown into a network of over 10 stores in Klang Valley. Vitacare prides itself with its distinctive focus in holistic health and wellness, with the assurance of professionally licensed pharmacists at all stores at all times, dispensing of trusted medicinal and prescriptions, provision of overall wellness consultation with complete range of health food and drinks, supplements and general merchandises. Their store footprint covers strategic malls such as KLCC, The Gardens Mall, NuSentral and BSC just to mention a few, while we are also neighbourhood destination for communities in Setiawangsa and Ampang Jaya among others.

Incorporated in 1989, Nova Laboratories is a health and beauty company that develops, manufactures and markets health supplements, functional foods, and skin care products. The company combines research and innovation with integrity to create a total health solution to fight chronic diseases and maintain good health at every stage of life. Over the past 20 years, Nova has acquired a strong scientific foundation and technical know-how in the development of nutraceutical products. As a result, they have developed a wide range of products, formulations, and proprietary technology to improve the consistency and absorption of our products.

AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative advanced therapies for some of the world’s most complex and critical conditions. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to markedly improve treatments across four primary therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, virology and neuroscience. In more than 75 countries, AbbVie employees are working every day to advance health solutions for people around the world.

These pharmaceutical company’s pharmaceutical need for talent to meet growth opportunities, creates the perfect platform for collaboration. MAHSA will provide consultancies and GLP-accredited research laboratories and nurture quality graduates and interns for these esteemed pharmaceutical companies.

The MoU also includes joint collaborative research, between the university and the industry and the involvement of the companies in undertaking technical collaborations through guest lecture(s) and the provision of staff development programmes and community service.

Biomedical Science, simply put, is the study of human health and disease. This programme is taught by biomedical scientists and researchers, giving students the skills required to investigate diseases and develop future diagnostic tools.

In recent years, Biomedical Science has seen a sharp increase of interest from potential students and parents, seeking for niche areas in medical and health sciences.

MAHSA ACE Scholars caught up with Dr. Paulraj Ponnaiah, Head, Department of Biomedical Science from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in MAHSA University.

Tell us about yourself.

I am a microbiologist. I did my Masters and PhD in microbiology, completed State Level Educational Test (SLET) lectureship for microbiology and also National Eligibility Test (NET) for life sciences. I had a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in microbiology for five years. I also did extensive research in cyanobacteria, and the purpose of that research was to replace non-degradable plastic into degradable plastic. It is actually a renewable source because the cyanobacteria would use carbon dioxide to produce bio-degradable plastic, reducing carbon dioxide content in our atmosphere and at the same time producing eco-friendly bio-degradable plastic for tissue implants. This is what I feel most passionate about. It is how the application of biomedical science can lead to the discovery of vital scientific developments and improving the lives of others.

Tell us about your family.

I have a young family. My wife is a dentist, and we have a two-year-old son. It may grow into a larger family soon, but for now, it is just the three of us.

What brought you to MAHSA University?

Originally I planned to go to Germany, but MAHSA University came calling. I was immediately drawn to MAHSA’s vision of being the best in the field of medical and health science. That was almost seven years ago. Since then, MAHSA has gone from strength to strength.

How has your experience been in MAHSA?

Biomedical science is a very expensive programme to run and everyday I am in awe that the management continues to invest so much in making the facilities great. We have as many as twenty-three accredited laboratories, which is very important in the assurance of quality. Getting the accreditation means that the laboratories are benchmarked for performance and certified for reliable testing, measurement and calibration services. That is not something I or my team take for granted. Above all else, I find that my experience has been greatly enriched by the students, their openness and eagerness to learn, and by my team of lecturers who bring their zeal and their passion to class everyday.

What do you think is the future of biomedical science in Malaysia?

It is a broad field which provides a lot of job opportunities. Careers in this field are growing very rapidly and the pay is good. The overseas job opportunities are also very high, particularly in the United Kingdom and Canada. So the outlook looks good for the future.

What are some typical career prospects?

Biomedical scientists apply science to medicine. We learn both diagnostic and biomedical research techniques. Medical diagnostic labs, medical research labs, pharmaceutical research labs, and many others offer job opportunities for graduates in this field. The pharmaceutical field is actually looking for biomedical science students to discover new medical drugs.

Do you have any future plans for the Department?

Yes. Huge plans. We want to start a Master and PhD program as we have had a lot of enquiries from biomedical scientists interested to advance in the discovery of new knowledge. We are also going into the field of Biotechnology, offering specialisations in Medical Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology.

Thank you Dr. Paulraj for your insights into what Biomedical Science is and the bright future it holds.

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Nursing Internship in Korea

Congratulations to our MAHSA University Diploma in Nursing students who were selected as the first batch to undergo their internship in Korea. The eight students were in Korea for eleven weeks, from 1 December 2017 until 17 February 2018, in the Elderly Care Centre and Health Care Centre.

Prior to this very exciting trip, the students were given complimentary classes to learn the Korean language. These were all conducted by a Korean lecturer, here in MAHSA. Their air tickets to Korea were fully sponsored and they were also given a monthly allowance of approximately RM1000 each, including hostel and uniform provision. The students only had to prepare their visas and passports for their trip.

The purpose of this internship programme is for the students to gain more experience abroad. The students indeed acquired different skills, were exposed to the nursing norms of Korea and experienced the culture, food and winter in Korea.

The second group of students to go to Korea are currently learning the language and are all excited to go. Let’s wish them all the best. 항상 화이팅!

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Winds of Change : An interview with the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, MAHSA University

Professor Dr. Munavvar Zubaid bin Abdul Sattar took over as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy of MAHSA University on 22 April 2017. The professor was previously the Dean of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). MAHSA Scholars caught up with him recently.

What inspired you to pursue a career in Pharmacy?

Back then, very few students chose pharmacy. USM was the only institution. I was also offered a place in the Bachelor of Medicine but I saw a better future in pharmacy. I therefore enrolled in and obtained my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from USM and my PhD from the Medical School, University of Birmingham, England.

Tell us about your family.

I am married and we have a daughter who is now a medical doctor in Selayang Hospital.

Tell us about the early years in your career.

After graduating with the Bachelor of Pharmacy, I began my career at the Kuala Terengganu Hospital as a hospital pharmacist. Two years later, I was offered the chance to pursue the Master of Pharmacy by research and I completed this in a record time of one and a half years. That was practically unheard of. While I was undertaking my Master’s degree, I worked as a graduate assistant and research officer, assisting in the teaching of Pharmacy students. I definitely had my hands full. Upon obtaining the MSc, I was appointed as a lecturer at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at USM.

Later, I went on to do my PhD at the University of Birmingham, England. I am always thankful for this opportunity to do the PhD. The findings from my PhD research were one of the first in the world to pinpoint the role of the subtypes of alpha adrenoceptors in the regulation of kidney function in various pathological states. This helped develop newer approaches in the treatment of hypertension.

Upon returning to Malaysia, I was then appointed Associate Professor and Head of Physiology at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM, and later promoted to Professor.

You have a phenomenal passion in research and have published more than 160 papers. Tell us more about that.

I strongly believe that research is the future of healthcare education. The industry is so exciting and dynamic. There are countless new developments in medication that will change how we take and use medicines in the future. I have published more than 160 original research papers in highly reputed academic journals, secured grants worth millions of ringgit from both international and local agencies, presented many papers locally and internationally as an invited speaker. I will always encourage my students to do research. The exploration and discoveries are often what makes them better students and better pharmacists. I am indeed very proud to have graduated dozens of Masters and PhD students from numerous countries.

What do you think of the pharmaceutical profession in Malaysia?

The pharmaceutical profession in Malaysia is very dynamic. I am convinced that pharmacists will be the leading healthcare professionals responsible for providing optimal medication therapy outcomes. We will soon have the authority and autonomy to manage medication therapy and will be accountable for patients’ therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacists are already receiving public recognition that we are essential to the provision of effective health care.

What brings you to MAHSA?

I have heard a lot of good things about MAHSA whilst I was the dean at USM. In the time that I have been here, I must say that this is truly a great faculty with very committed staff and exiting students.

Is there a visible difference between your old place and MAHSA?

A private university is quite different from a public university. Students are much more intentional and purposeful. They are certainly very driven learners. Of course in a public university, there is more research activities. This is definitely a change that I can bring. In terms of infrastructure and facilities, MAHSA has all the bells and whistles. It is truly second to none. All our 23 laboratories are GLP accredited and that says a lot about the quality that is here.

What are your plans for the Faculty of Pharmacy in the next three years?

The pharmacy programmes in MAHSA are very good really. We offer from pharmacy programmes from diploma and all the way to PhD. I am very proud of my team and the commitment they bring to the class.

Therefore teaching quality aside, I would like to give some focus on strengthening research. There are already plans to have stronger industry linkages such as Vitacare Pharmacy, Nova Laboratories, Abbvie Pharmacy, to name a few. We have also established research collaborations with very reputable universities like USM and Geongyang University.

I would also like to build on the current programmes to offer specialized pharmacy at postgraduate level, for example geriatric, renal, cardiovascular.

I am confident that an education in Pharmacy at MAHSA University will equip students with the ability. I know MAHSA is particularly well poised to be a leader in pharmacy education, providing the best talents in pharmaceutical expertise. The philosophy guiding the curriculum is holistic. Pharmacists trained at MAHSA will have a commitment to patients; an in-depth knowledge of medications and other sciences; the ability to apply evidence-based therapeutic principles and guidelines; up-to-date knowledge of evolving sciences and emerging technologies; and awareness of all the legal and socio-cultural issues relating to contemporary pharmaceutical practice.

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MAHSA UNIVERSITY Wins Four Awards at the Malaysia Technology EXPO (MTE) 2018

Since its beginnings in 2001, the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) has grown to become one of the region’s most recognized international invention fairs. The MTE 2018 three-day exhibition held at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur (22-24 Feb 2018) is the 17th edition of this prestigious event and showcased 500+ exhibits. More than 16 countries participitated in this year’s edition, including Australia, Bangladesh, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, South Korea, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan and the UK.

Themed “Asia’s Inventions and Innovations Marketplace”, MTE2018 provided the ideal venue for inventors, designers and entrepreneurs to showcase their latest inventions, ideas, prototypes, products and designs to investors, manufacturers, distributors and marketers in Asia and beyond who are seeking new ideas to work on, making it the ideal platform for technological commercialization and collaboration.

Under the patronage of Professor Dato' Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy, Dean Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, Prof. Dr Muhammad Iftikhar Hanif from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery led his team and presented 3 projects. “MedHut” (Digital Library of Medical Apps with build-in MAP Index), “EduQR” (QR Code based teaching & learning system based on gamification & Colour Coding) and “PokeMed” (Teaching & Learning method for medical professionals based upon Augmented Virtual Reality to promote healthy life styles by physical activities). They were presented with local and international collaborators, Dr. Osama & Dr. Asif from Rawalpindi Medical University Pakistan and Linta Iftikhar, Feras Iftikhar and Ifra Iftikhar from SMK & SK Seksyen 9, Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia.

“MedHut” was recognised with Best Innovation Award & Gold Medal and “PokeMed” & “EduQR” were awarded with 2 Bronze Medals along with certificate of appreciation on overall performance.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr Muhammad Iftikhar Hanif and the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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MAHSA University signs MOU with Kursk State Medical University

On Friday 23 February 2018, MAHSA University signed a Memorandum of Understanding Kursk State Medical University, Russia. Kursk State Medical University’s Rector, Professor Lazarenko Viktor Anatolovich signed the MOU for KSMU while Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah, signed for MAHSA University.

Established in 1935, Kursk State Medical University, Russia has over 6,400 Students and 650 Academic Staff, is recognized by WHO, GMC & other International Medical Boards, is one of the top 10 medical universities in Russia and one of the largest medical universities in Russia & Europe.

Under the MOU, it was agreed that MAHSA University and Kursk State Medical University will develop collaboration opportunities such as exchanges of students and study abroad programmes. Both universities will also endeavour to find opportunities for conducting collaborative research and development, for conducting lectures and seminars and organising symposia and conferences. There will be mutual exchanges of academic information and materials.

The first group of students from Kursk State Medical University under the student exchange programme is expected to arrive in September 2018.

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Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Malaysia. What Have We Achieved, What We Have Not.

MAHSA University held a special talk on the topic “Management of Chronic Disease in Malaysia – What We Have Achieved, What We Have Not” at the Auditorium of the Pharmacy Block of MAHSA’s Bandar Saujana Putra Campus on Wednesday 7 February 2018 from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. The special Guest Speaker was YBhg Professor Datuk Dr Ghazali Bin Ahmad, Senior Consultant and Head of Nephrology of Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

YBhg Professor Datuk Dr Ghazali said that renal transplantation began in 1975 in Malaysia, with the first kidney transplant performed at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur, involving a pair of live siblings. The chronic peritoneal dialysis programme began in 1987 to provide an alternative long-term renal replacement therapy with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (APD).

Though limited initially in term of availability and accessibility, the number of patients treated with either PD or HD rose exponentially nationwide from the year 2000 onwards. A combination of better funding schemes offered by service providers involving the private and public sectors and NGOs increased awareness of the availability and benefits of treatment, which is more expensive and less effective than kidney transplantation.

Sadly, though, for every 100 new patients in Malaysia with kidney failure, only ninety-nine are treated with kidney dialysis, and only one has received a new kidney through a transplant. In Europe, North America and Australia, however, thirty to fifty percent of kidney patients have had kidney transplants while the rest are being treated with dialysis.

YBhg Professor Datuk Dr Ghazali said that the medical profession should focus on diminishing the incidence of non-communicable diseases through early detection and the optimization of care of patients in the hope of reducing CKD in Malaysia.

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MAHSA University Signs MOU with the Embassy of the Arab Republic Of Syria

On the 26th January 2018, MAHSA University entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Embassy of the Arab Republic Of Syria for academic and research collaboration.

The MOU was signed by Professor Dato’ Dr. Khairul Anuar, Vice Chancellor of MAHSA University and His Excellency Mr Tamim Madani, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Arab Republic Of Syria.

“We are very impressed with MAHSA University and we look forward to promote more study opportunities for students from Syria”, said His Excellency.

The delegation also toured the campus and the MAHSA International School.

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MAHSA University Wins Pitch for Progress 2.0

Congratulations to the MAHSA teams who competed for the Pitch for Progress 2.0 An Education Revolution on 29th September – 1st October 2017. This event was organised by The organisation for National Empowerment (ONE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Asia-Pacific University (APU).

The Pitch for Progress (PfP) 2.0 was all about the future of learning in Malaysia through futuristic learning. More than just a pitching competition, our students found themselves in workshops and sessions and coached by a team of young and talented individuals, on their persuasion and pitching skills. They gained a better understanding of the higher education and education technology landscape, and financial literacy with a hands-on financial simulation game.

In the preliminary round, 32 out of 56 teams were selected to advance to the next stage. Happily, all three MAHSA teams made it to this round.

In the semi-finals, 8 teams would be chosen to compete in the finals where they would pitch to the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Haji Idris Jusoh. The 8 teams were Team MAHSA (Mavericks), Team MAHSA (Young Minds), UniKL, UKM, APU, MANIPAL, UPSI and USM.

From these 8 teams, top three teams were declared winners and awarded certificates and a prize of RM5,000 each team. They were MAHSA, UKM and USM.

MAHSA University proudly awarded the Certificate of Completion to Batch 6 of our Doctor of Dental Surgery Programme at our Bandar Saujana Putra campus on Thursday 10 August 2017.

This was a momentous occasion honouring seventy-two students who had successfully completed the programme that commenced in 2012, including four Merit Prize Awards and one Dean’s List. In a moving speech, MAHSA’s Pro- Chancellor, Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Hj Mohamed Haniffa thanked all the students for having suffered the university’s move from the old campus to the new one, that despite all the technical and practical difficulties, the students prevailed and succeeded. Tan Sri advised the students not to chase after fame and money, but to have the fire and passion to pursue what is right, adding that fame and money would follow.

In her speech, the Dean, Professor Dr. Rosnah Zain congratulated the graduands and urged them to carry the MAHSA name with pride, to manage patients holistically and ethically, and to come back to contribute to both MAHSA and society.

On 2nd of August, MAHSA University conferred certificates of completion to 158 graduands of Batch 4 2012/2017 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).

In his congratulatory speech, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Science, Professor Dato’ Ravindran Jegasothy, credited the future doctors for their outstanding results. He announced that this year’s results were the best for MBBS, with the highest passing rate of 98.5%. Three graduands, Aishah AR. Redha binti Che Amin Farid, Jasvinder Kaur A/P Baljeet Singh and Pearly Ng passed with distinction. The hall thundered with applause as graduands, parents and lecturers cheered.

The Dean expressed his gratitude to his faculty members for their unwavering dedication and passion in shaping and educating these graduands. He recalled with pride the remarks of the external examiners on the quality and rigour of the assessments and said that despite this, the graduands have excelled and are now ready to serve.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato Dr. Khairul Anuar advised the graduands to serve in humility and remember the values they have learnt in MAHSA.

Pro-Chancellor Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa, in his closing speech, told the future doctors to always put their patients first and remember their oath to serve with the highest level of ethics and professionalism. He advised them to be of quick-thinking and have confidence of their own abilities.

MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme is internationally accredited by the Asia Pacific Consortium of Public Health, Brunei Medical Council, Maldives Medical Council, Indian Medical Council and the Medical Council of Thailand. The MBBS programme is also listed in the FAIMER World Directory of Medical Schools.

The representatives toured the impressive facilities and met with faculty staff and twenty-nine MBBS students from Thailand. Professor Dr. Prasobsri expressed her appreciation and praised the faculty, led by Professor Dato’ Dr. Ravindran Jegasothy for their excellence in delivering a superior curriculum and producing highly competent doctors.

The Faculty of Medicine also shared their strategies to support students for international qualifying examinations, with a full simulated exam of the USMLE step-1.

The next intake for the MBBS programme is in September 2017. All enquiries are encouraged to contact the Prospective Student Office at pso@MAHSA.edu.my or come to the MAHSA University Open Days on 8th – 9th July 2017.

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MAHSA University contributes RM3 million worth of scholarship to MIC Youth Scholarship program

MAHSA University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Indian Congress Youth (MIC) on 9th June 2017. Under the MOU, MAHSA University will contribute RM3 million worth of scholarships under the MIC Youth Scholarship Program. The scholarship will be applicable for all programmes at MAHSA University. Approximately one thousand students are expected to benefit from these scholarships.

MIC’s National Deputy Youth Leader, Mr. Thinalan Rajagopalu said that the MIC Youth Scholarship Program was initiated to provide Malaysian Indian youths with opportunities to pursue quality education and to create a support system for them.

MAHSA University’s Group Senior Director, Business Development and Strategic Alliances, Mr. Santhiran Segaran A/L Ramasamy, said that it is part of MAHSA University’s philosophy of providing affordable quality education and hopes that more Malaysian Indian youths will take advantage of this opportunity.

Interested applicants may call MAHSA University at 1800-88-0300 or email pso@MAHSA.edu.my

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Launching of Shanghai University of TCM International Education Collaboration & Clinical Training Center

MAHSA University, in collaboration with the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, today unveiled their International Education Collaboration & Clinical Training Center.

Professor Hu Hongyi, Gastroentrelogist and Vice President of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine presented a lecture entitled “Development and Challenges of Inheritance and Current Innovation in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, accompanied by and Professor Zhou Wenxin, Acupuncture specialist who presented a talk on Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

In his keynote speech, MAHSA University’s Group Managing Director, Dato’ Dr. Shahril bin Tan Sri Hj. Dr. Mohamed Haniffa, said the university is overjoyed to be working with his distinguished Chinese counterparts. He expressed great hopes that the work they are doing together will not only create excellence, but more importantly, help the patients whose lives they will impact in the future.

MAHSA University and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine are also collaborating in developing new academic programmes including new pathways where students can obtain credit transfers into the Bachelor of Medicine (TCM) in Shanghai, which is conducted in English.

Additionally, attractive scholarships are available for MAHSA students.

Students who are interested to learn more about the programmes and scholarships available, are advised to contact Ms. Rachel Fum at pso@MAHSA.edu.my

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FRIDAY 28 April 2017

MAHSA University Students win at the 9th National Pharmacy Quiz Competition 2017

MAHSA University students recently did their university proud when they competed in the 9th National Pharmacy Quiz Competition (Piala Tariz) and the Compounding Event (Piala Aisyah 2017) held at the University Sains Malaysia in Penang from the 28th to 30th of April 2017. The quiz was organised in the hopes of nurturing healthy intellectual competition among students of pharmacy within the nation.

MAHSA University’s Ng Pei Fang and Ling Qiu Houng, both Year Three Pharmacy students, were the first runners-up, and Ng Jia Ying and Saalini Mahalingam were the third runners-up. The students were guided by MAHSA lecturers Dr Nadiatul Azra and Madam Wati Raman. Professor Dr. Munavvar Zubaid Abdul Sattar, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, congratulated all winners and said that they are an inspiration to all pharmacy students. He looks forward to the contributions these students will make to society in the future.

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SATURDAY 6 May 2017

MAHSA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SHINE AT 9TH NATIONAL DENTAL STUDENT CONFERENCE

MAHSA University Dental students were declared the “Overall Champions” at the 9th National Dental Students’ Scientific Conference held in Butterworth, Penang, on the 6th and 7th of May 2017 when they won prizes in five out of the seven categories of competitions.

Debbie Leong, Samantha Low and Wong Hong Zhang made MAHSA University proud when they won the first-prize in the quiz at the 9th National Dental Students’ Scientific Conference organised by the Penang International Dental College.

Melissa Chin Queen Kha and Ng Ying Yi, both Year-Five students in MAHSA’s Doctor of Dental Surgery Programme won the third prize in the oral presentation beating 11 other Universities.

Other competitions winners were Liew Yik Haw and Teh Bang Cheng who won first and second prize respectively in the soap-carving contest; Phang Siew Hang, Liew Yik Haw, Sivaashinii, Wong Poh Li Stephanie, Foo Guang Ian and Keith Chew who won third prize in the talent show; Muhammad Noormaan Beedassy who won second prize in photography; and Yong Meei Yeng who won third prize in wire-bending.

Professor Rosnah Mohd. Zain, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, congratulated the students on their success and said that this reflected the quality and holistic education in MAHSA. She also expressed appreciation to the faculty staff for their guidance and support.

MAHSA University held the groundbreaking ceremony for its MAHSA Sports and Recreation Centre here at 2.30pm today at their Saujana Putra Campus. YB Dato’ Seri Idris Bin Jusoh, the Minister of Higher Education, officially declared the ceremony open after a video of the future Sports and Recreation Centre was played to thunderous applause as students and staff cheered and clapped.

The MAHSA Sports and Recreation Centre will house an Olympic-sized swimming pool complete with diving facilities, a football stadium, running tracks, a yoga and dance studio, a ten-metre rock-climbing wall, a skateboard arena, five badminton courts, three squash courts, a futsal court, an archery range, shops and cafes.

Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Hj Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman, in his speech, said that the Sports and Recreation Centre will be home to all students, alumni and staff.

YB Dato’ Seri Idris reminded students of their rare opportunity to acquire quality education from one of the country’s premier institutions of higher learning, and advised them to make the best of their opportunity.

Construction of the MAHSA Sports & Recreation Centre is scheduled to begin in June 2017, and will take nine to twelve months to complete.

MAHSA University held an award ceremony for the conferment as Honarary Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Leadership on Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Antony Francis Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia, at the university’s state-of-the-art campus here at Bandar Saujana Putra, Shah Alam, today. Universities confer honorary degrees on individuals who have made substantial contributions to a particular field or to society in general.

In this case, the award is MAHSA’s recognition of Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Antony Francis Fernandes’ vision in transforming the hitherto failing airline into a leader in the travel industry today, and his service to Malaysians and others in and around Asia for making air travel accessible to everyone.

Towards the end of the ceremony, Tan Sri Dato’ Fernandes made a surprise offer to “the first two persons to run up on stage, dressed in red” to be given a free ticket for Air Asia’s maiden flight to Hawaii. The lucky two were nursing lecturer Asha Manghanmal and third year medical student Muhamad Izzat Hanif Jeffry who very happy to receive the free tickets.

MAHSA University was the only university from Malaysia invited to conduct a workshop at the 14th Asia-Pacific Medical Education Conference hosted by the National University of Singapore recently.

The workshop’s aims were to identify some of the challenges faced by students and educational institutions in various environments, to suggest effective solutions to these challenges, and to find alternative solutions, especially in the globalization of medical education.

Mr Nuntasukasame gave an account of the challenges he had encountered and presented a video in which MAHSA students from the thirty-one countries around the world relayed their personal experiences here. The workshop participants also shared other experiences, such as the difficulties faced by Muslim students in non-Muslim countries during the fasting month, language and cultural barriers, and the standardisation of educational philosophies across international boundaries.

At the end of the workshop, the MAHSA team greatly inspired its workshop participants to agree that in order to prevail over the many challenges that abound in international medical education, universities have to continuously come up with better ideas and solutions to the problems faced by their international students.

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MAHSA International Restodontic Conference10-12 March 2017

MAHSA University will be hosting the first MAHSA International Restodontic Conference and Exhibition, to be held from 10th to 12th March 2017 at the university’s Bandar Saujana Putra campus.Organised by MAHSA’s Department of Conservative Dentistry (Faculty of Dentistry), and interestingly entitled “Restoration with Conviction”, the conference will present eight international speakers from all over Asia who will be delivering keynote lectures on a variety of topics ranging from Restorative Dentistry to Aesthetic Dentistry to Endodontics.

The eminent dental experts who will be sharing their knowledge and insights are Professor Dr V Gopal (Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Conservative Dentistry), Dr R L Halili-Castillo (Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of East Manila, Philippines), Professor Dr Yoo Jun Sang (Member of the Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry), Professor Dr Mohan Bhuvaneswaran (Director of Vignesh Dental Hospital), Dr Goh TeikSuai (Accredited Member of the Australasian Society of Implant Dentistry), Dr Abraham Culbengan (a founding member of the Philippines Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry), Clinical Associate Professor Dr Patrick Tseng (Chief Dental Officer at the Ministry of Health of Singapore), and Dr David Sun Yee Wha.

Pre-conference workshops will be conducted on the 10th of March. To add excitement to these events,a trade exhibition will be held concurrently, during which a large number of dental representatives and traders will be gathering to showcase state-of-the-art equipment and technology in the world of dentistry. Additionally, on Saturday 11th March, there will be an oral and poster presentation competition, submissions of which have to be sent in by 15th February.

MAHSA University’s International Restodontic Conference and Exhibition conference aligns with MAHSA University’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence not only in the field of Dentistry, but in the arena of tertiary education as well. Besides making waves in Malaysian academics, MAHSA’s rise has also been noticed in the international scene in various fields, particularly in that of Dentistry, as they open their doors to host these renowned speakers and experts this March.

Online registration is currently open, and early-bird registration is available till 31st January 2017. For more information, please visit www.mirce.org.

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MAHSA University Opens Football Field

Few universities around the world can boast their own football field, which is why this particular one stands out. On Saturday, 10 December 2016, MAHSA University officially declared open its very own football field, when Team MAHSA had its inaugural match with Team MAHSA Friends.

The football field is the dream vision of MAHSA’s Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman, and Team MAHSA’s Captain, Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Haji Mohamed Haniffa bin Haji Abdullah. The sport and the values it has instilled in him as a young man lives on till today.

The Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman spoke of his passion for football. It’s a sport that unites as it bridges cultures and generations, bringing communities closer.

An ardent football aficionado with unwavering loyalties to Manchester United F.C. (he has never missed a single Manchester United game), Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Haji Mohamed Haniffa led Team MAHSA to win 5-1 in the inaugural match.

Presenting the medals to all who participated, the Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman said the results were secondary. What mattered was how they played the game.

MAHSA University today held its 13th convocation ceremony for the first timein its new campus in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor.

A total of 579 students received their scrolls from Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin TunAzmi, Chancellor of MAHSA University. Thesuccessful graduates join the university’s 10,000 alumni comprising more than 55 different nationalities.

The Chancellor Gold Medal was awarded to Chan Soo Ling who graduated with Doctor of Dental Surgery, for best all-round achiever. Chan has achieved outstanding academic results, shown exemplary conduct and an all-rounder taking part in many national and international competitions and sporting events.

The Outstanding Student Leadership Award was conferred upon Kenneth Wong Chen Fei. The Chancellor commended Wong for his outstanding achievements in his MBBS studies as well as making a significant difference to the community. Wong held many student leadership positions and started a charitable society called MAHSA Helping Hands, leading more than 20 charitable projects in soup kitchens, orphanages, old folk homes, distributing food and give medical services to the homelessand helping the Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia.

MAHSA University was founded upon the vision to create a centre of excellence in healthcare education in the region. The new purpose built campus, with its world class infrastructure, is the embodiment of that vision. The 50 acre campus houses state of the art learning facilities, green buildings, in-campus residences, a football field, a sports centre and health clinics.

“We designed this to be an all-inclusive, transformative campus for the community”, Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Haji Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman said in his address at the convocation ceremony.

The Interfaculty Debate Competition Grand Final organized by Literacy & Debating Society will take place on Friday 16th May 2014 at Jalan University Campus (JUC).

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Visit by Physiotherapy Students from Hong Kong – 21st February 2014

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1st Prize Winner – 2013 Electronic Campaign for Oral Cancer Awareness

Electronic Campaign for Oral Cancer Awareness in Malaysia

The Electronic Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign Competition was held on the 17th November, 2013.

The National Oral Cancer Awareness Week was jointly organized by Oral Cancer Research Collaborating Centre (0CRCC), Ministry of Health and dental institutions throughout Malaysia.

In conjunction with this, a competition for the best “Electronic Campaign for Oral Cancer Awareness in Malaysia” was held on the 17th November, 2013 and all the 12 Universities on Malaysia offering dentistry were invited to participate.

The submission from the Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA UNIVERSITY themed “Early Detection Saves Lives”. by DDS year four students NAVENITHAMARIA A/PEIRUTHARAJAN, SANTHANALAXMI A/P BALACHANDRAN, CHUA MIAO HUA, BELINDA DWEE KAR YEE and EDMUND OOI JIA EN had won the FIRST PRIZE, beating 12 other submissions.

The other 12 submissions were from the following Universities:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

SEGI University

Melaka Manipal Medical College

International Medical University

MAHSA University

International Islamic University Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Mara

University of Malaya

Universiti Sains Malaysia

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We’re proud of our students!

28th Aug. 2013 – Team MAHSA University at the 11th Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz 2013 held at University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 83 universities from 21 countries taking part in this pretigious competition!

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Additional Parking…FREE Shuttle Service

Here are more details on the Shuttle Service offered to and fro Jaya One (at the square area next to Old Town White Coffee) & MAHSA JUC (Next to Chancellery/glass lift).